[FrankJ]

Originally Posted by bduddy

I think this is right on the nose. I'm a soccer referee, and there's a rule that this whole discussion is reminding me of - the rule that goalies can only hold on to the ball for 6 seconds. It says...
But what does "controls" mean? Does bouncing the ball, as most goalies do, count as "releasing possession"? These things are taught in referee classes, but not in the rulebook or to the public. But the main thing I was taught about that rule is that it should only be called in the most egregious circumstances, after multiple or outrageous violations.

It sounds a lot to me like G10 was intended to be somewhat similar.

I believe in soccer minor fouls are ignored if they do not effect play? I think it is the "play on rule"