Date:         Mon, 1 Nov 2010 20:37:17 -0400
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees
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From:         Ed Marco <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: GK responsibility and time wasting
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For USSF or FIFA. Under NFHS and NCAA we have better ways as already
discussed.

Ed Marco




> Regarding the recent thread about goal keeper responsibility to get the ball
> back in play and time wasting, I asked JA and here is the Q&A:
> 
> _____________________________
> Jim,
> 
> Assuming that there are no ball handlers and no extra balls next to the
> goal, whose responsibility is it to fetch the ball (for a goal kick) that
> has been kicked some yards away from the goal?   Does the (winning) goal
> keeper have to make a reasonable effort to fetch the ball as fast as he can?
>  What if he deliberately walks slowly to fetch the ball?  Is he guilty of
> time wasting?
> 
> Thanks,
> Reza.
> 
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> From: Ask A Referee <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 10:57 AM
> Subject: RE: time wasting
> To: Reza Pazirandeh <[log in to unmask]>
> 
> 
> The nearest member of the kicking team should do it, Reza.  If they delay,
> add on time and warn that they are wasting time.  The second time, nail the
> player with a caution for delaying the restart.
> 
> Jim
> 
> Jim Allen
> USSF National Instructor Staff