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What is Video Assistant Referee? (VAR Pros and Cons)
VAR (Video Assistant Referee) is one of the more recent additions to the rules of soccer.
This allows a second review by the referees for important moments in a soccer game with the aim of reducing instances of errors in judgment.
In this text, we take a look at the background of the technology, the way it functions, and the pros and cons of its implementation.
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Soccer Throw In Rules: What You Can and Can’t Do
While mastering how to do a throw-in is a fundamental skill, it’s just as important to know what you can and can’t do when you take the throw.
As every soccer player knows, there’s nothing more embarrassing than committing an infraction and having the referee call a foul throw because you took it incorrectly or overstepped the line.
Getting it right time and time again is key, and this is highlighted by the fact that on average, there are between 40 and 50 throw-ins during any Premier League match.
To help you master the soccer throw in rules, let’s take a look at what you can and can’t do when lining up to take a throw in soccer.
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Direct Kick vs Indirect Kick in Soccer (Explained)
When a player commits a foul out on the soccer pitch, the opposing team is awarded a free kick.
This can either be a direct free kick or an indirect free kick, depending on the infraction.
As a player and coach, it’s important to know the difference between the two as this determines how you line up to both defend and attack each type of free kick.
Let’s first take a look to see when each kind is awarded before seeing how play resumes from both a direct free kick and an indirect free kick in soccer.
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How Many Players on a Soccer Team? (Official Rule)
Casual kickabouts with friends (and non-friends) can involve almost any number of soccer players because they’re mostly played for fun. But when it comes to proper soccer matches… You need to follow the Laws of the Game. Teams must have the correct number of players on the pitch. Different age groups and leagues can have their own rules about […]
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Soccer Goalie Rules: Everything a Keeper Needs to Know
The goalkeeper fills a very unique position on the pitch. As such, there are specific soccer goalie rules that all keepers must follow. The biggest difference is they’re allowed to use their hands. But not everywhere… Keepers need to know when and where they can pick up the soccer ball to prevent them from accidentally giving away a penalty […]
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