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Times Advocate, 1984-08-08, Page 14Page 2A Times -Advocate, August 8, 1984 Sports Spotlight By Ross Haugh More soccer rules Drop ball situations arise where the referee stops the play for a reason other than an infringement of the rules or the ball leaving the field of play; for example, due to an injury or because the ball is damaged or deflates. Here, one player from each team will face each other, and the ball will be dropped between them .by the referee. The players must not kick the ball until it hits the ground. Other reasons for the stoppage of play involve in- fringements of the rules. These can be divided into direct free kicks, indirect free kicks andpenalty kicks, and we'll now look at these. Direct free kicks are awarded to a team which has been the victim of unfair play, for example, where one of their players has been deliberately kicked, tripped, illegally charged or checked, where the opposing team has illegally handled the ball and so on. "Direct" in this case means that the player taking the kick may, if he wishes, try to score a goal directly from the free kick. The free kick is taken from the spot where the violation of the rules took place. Opposing players may not come within 10 yards of the ball until the kick is taken. Indirect free kicks area awarded against players who have committed lesser infringements of the rules, such as obstruction (interference), or, in some cases ungentlemanly conduct such as shouting or arguing. The kick is taken from the spot where the incident took place. A goal cannot be scored directly from this type of kick. Opposing players cannot come within 10 yards of the ball until the kick is taken. ' Penalty kicks are allowed against a team who has committed an infringement which deserved a direct free kick within their own penalty area. When this hap- pens the ball is placed on the penalty spot, and the team to which the kick has been awarded may choose any of their players to shoot the ball and try to score a goal. Only the player taking the kick and the goalkeeper are allowed inside the penalty area until after the ball is kicked. The goalie must stand on his goal line and must not move until the ball is kicked. After kick-off, centre kicks, throw-ins, goal kicks, corner kicks, free kicks, and penalty kicks, the player who is taking the throw-in or kick is not allowed to play the ball twice. After the throw-in or kick the ball must by played by another player (on either team) before the player who has taken the kick or throw-in can play the ball again. The last major rule we'll be dealing with here is pro- bably the one which is least understood - the off side rule. If it were not for the off side rule, there would be nothing to prevent a player from either team simply standing around on his opponents' goal line and waitig for passes from his team mates. The off side rule prevents this type of advantage -taking by stating that any player is off side if he is nearer his opponents' goal line than the last two defencemen (usually the goalkeeper and the defenceman nearest to his own goal line). Soccer is a team sport and it would be unfair for a team to start out on the attack, say, from their own end of the field with four forwards working together, but with another player standing next to the opposing goalie waiting for the ball. Again. let's suppose the "X" team is attacking, and this time one of the two players nearer the centre line has possession. In this example the ball can be passed to the "X" player inside the penalty area - he is on side. as there are two of his opponents nearer the goal line than he is. Important featuresof the off side rule are:A player cannot be off side in his own end of the field: off side cannot occur directly from a corner kick. throw-in or goal kick and for off side to apply, the player must be in an off side position at the beginning of the particular play. Off side does not apply when an opposing player last plays the hall. For example. supposing a goalkeeper has possession of the ball. and an attacking player is nearer the goal line than any defending player. if the goalkeeper were to fumble. drop. miskick or misthrow the ball, then the attacking player could legally play the hall. Before being called on the off side. a player must actually do something which is considered taking an un- fair advantage - for example. play the hall. or distract the defence. if a player inside the six yard line is clearly in an off side position. but if the player•at the edge of the penalty area shoots for goal and scores. then the goal would be allowed. Off side would not he called so long as the player inside the six yard line did nothing to af- fect the play. When off side is called against an attacking team. a free kick is awarded to clie defending team at the place where the infringement took place. A young player should realize at the outset that to make a pass is not a blow a kiss at the coach's daughter: Passing and shooting are so very important in soccer. Accurate passes are needed in order for a team to make progress towards goal, and accurate shots are required to score goals. Before making a pass. the player should know where his teammates are located on the field and also where the opponents are standing. The pass should be made with the inside of the foot making contact with the centre of the hall. The non -kicking foot should he placed beside the ball when the pass is made. A good exercise for pass- ing is by having three players interpassing between each other. Start the exercise at a slow pace. move on to a medium pace, then finally work in td a running pattern. • Royals tourney gets underway Friday at 8 p.m. The Exeter Royals third an- nual fastball tournament opens up this Friday at 8 p.m. with action on both diamonds. This year's tournament will feature 16 of the best fastball teams in Ontario. It will be a true double knockout which means each team must lose two games to be eliminated. The winner will take home $800 in travel expenses plus Labatts awards. The runner up will receive $450 in travel money while third place receives $250 and fourth $150. Twokdiamonds will be used Friday night ,and all day Saturday. The tourney opens up Friday night at 8:00 as last year's finalists the Lucan Irish Nine meet the young St. Marys Stonetown charges featuring Doug Kennedy and of local interest Jim Siddal. On diamond two, last year's champions from Stratford Samsonite will face Sylvan.. The Samsonite lineup will be much the same as last year with strong pitching led by Steve Strasser and Bev Hunter. Sylvan could possibly bring Ivan Herrington, former Memorial league all star. At 9:30, the Mitchell Mets with three ex -intercity players, Bob Ward,,Paul McClure and Tom Chesser vair- will meet West Corners who have two fine pitchers in Bill Hodgins and Rob Thoman and on the main diamond the always tough Wingham B.P.'s meet a hard hitting Lieury team. At 9:30 a.m. Nairn will face the Tavistock Merchants of the South Perth league who have one tournament victory to their credit this year. The other diamond features Verschoyle Gunners of the National League in London with several former Norwich players from the Memorial league in uniform against En- zo's Pizza from Sarnia who have hard throwing Don Smith and the Cichinni brothers whose brother Lou played on the Canadian na- tional FastbAll team. The first round concludes at 10:30 with former Memorial league team Dorchester fac- ing the St. Marys Baird Lumber Kings. The Lumber tongs were zone enanrptons in O.A.S.A. Intermediate B last year and have won the South Perth league for two years in a row. The others diamond features two teams who could be pre- tournament favourites. The St. Clements Saints who have won tournaments in Linwood, Mildmay and Bloomingdale } with pitchers Dave Dautner and John Dietrich will face Windsor Ottawa Tavern from the greater Windsor fastball league. They have won several tournaments in the last few years. The new fence has been erected at the main diamond and thanks to the following people it was made possible. Buying sections were Sterl- ing Feels, Usborne, Win- chelsea, Mount Carmel Bullets, Shakers, Hensall, Blue Crew, Exeter Indians, Chiselhurst, Good Times Chiefs, Legion, Lions Club, Optimist Club, Ball dogs, Ex- eter Greys, Exeter Rec Hockey League and Exeter Royals. Their support was greatly appreciated. Also thanks to Jim MacGregor Wejding who did an excellent job of fabricating the fence at a very reasonable rate. And to the Exeter Royals players who took the time to paint and wire the fence. Each section cost approximately $130 with each donator getting a share of money left over back. So next Friday night come on out and see some excellent fastball and have a look at the new tence. There is no admis- sion to the games and food and refreshments are available in the Agricultural SODBUSTERS WIN — The Concession 14 Sodbusters won the tug-of-war champions ip at Saturday's Friedsburq Days in Dashwood. Back, left, Harold Hendrick, Rodger Finkbeiner, Brad Willert, Willis Wolper, Doug Weigand and Lorne Miller.Front, Bill Hoffman, Paul Greb, Don Weiqand, Allan Hendrick and Glenn Restemayer. The Sodbusters also won a similar competition in Thedford earlier in the day. T -A photo. • 1 THROW TOGETHERS PREVAIL — A team thrown together at the lost minute won the ladies tug-of-war title at Friedsburg Days, Saturday. Back, left, Alice Dietrich, Joon Finkbeiner, Tracey Stire and Julie Ritchie. Front, Bev Durdin, Michelle Vandeworp, Koren Schade, Sherrie Stade and coach Paul Ritchie. T -A photo. Three bowling Marshall Dearing, Lila Smith and Tom Walker were the winners in the three jitneys enjoyed this week by members of the Exeter lawn bowling club. Tuesday night, Marshall Dearing scored a pair of vic- tories. an aggregate of 30 and plus of three to take top honours. Ernie Chipchase was next with an aggregate of 25 to go with two wins and a plus of two. Liz Lamport was close behind, also with 25 ag- gregate, but, with a plus of one. Rose Blanchard was fourth with a score of 24. Lila Smith compiled a score of two wins, aggregate of 30 and plus of seven to best all competitors, Saturday. Beth Batten was the runnerup with a score of 24 and four. On Civic Holiday. Tom Walk emerged as the best jitneys bowler with two wins, an ag- gregate of 26 and plus of one to edge Liz Lamport who finished second. Next in line were Remus Marsman and Grace Cooper. Free clinic for tennis The Exeter tennis club is sponsoring a free clinic at the local tennis courts Saturday morning for youngsters up to the age of 16 years. Tennis pros from London will be in attendance to pass on their expertise from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Exeter club president Ron Cottrell told the T -A Tuesday morning. "The clinic is ab- solutely free and we welcome boys and girls from Exeter Pacers set for stakes at Goderich Two year-old pacing colts will be featured in Thursday's regular weekly harness rac- ing card at Goderich Raceway. Raceway secretary Theresa Donnelly reports that four divisions of the OSSA pacing series will go in races three, five, seven and nine. Purses for each division are in excess of $8.400. The favourite in race three is expected to be Dave Wall's Rock n Willie. Other entrants are Jada Roan with Bud Fritz, Private Billy driven by Dave Shewfelt, Noble Talent with llarold Stead piloting, King Dallas with Mike Grabaracyk up, Mystic driven by Wayne Stone and Senor Gonzalez driven by Ted Jacobs. Lahabra Almahurst with Dave Wall on the bike will likely be the crowd's choice in race five. Others contesting the large purse are Roseys Jade with Bud Fritz, Legal Gamble with Dr. John Hayes, Gherkin with Ray MacLean driving, Ted Jacobs driving Darrell Seeister and,Arrochar Luster piloted by Bill Budd. Dave Wall is again ex- pected to have the favourite in the seventh race in Rogie Herbert. Other pacers are Mirchy with Bud Fritz in the sulky, Highland Triumph driven by Ken Quirie, Bomber Almahurst with Jim Whelan driving, Dallas Willie with Dick Mitchell, Seeker driven by Ray MacLean and Rebel Count with Ron Weick on the sulky. Race nine should find co - favourites in Dave Wall's Snipper and Armbro Dixon with Bill McClure driving. Next in line are GG Dynasty with Carman )lie, Bud Fritz driving Harvest Omaha, Fort Scenic piloted by Barry Drury and Dallas Star steered by Dick Mitchell. STEAL A PLAYER - John Becker and Don Beaver not only stole second base in Friday's Dashwood Friedsburg Days slo-pitch game, they stole second baseman Jane Pickering. T -A photo. MATHERS MOTORS Chrysler - Plymouth - Dodge Dodge Trucks Bob Laramie Bus: (319)235-1325 Ras: (519)262-2134 40. 136 Main St. N., Exeter, Ontario NOM 150 Sponsored by Exeter Tennis Club. Pro tennis instructors from London Saturday, August 11 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 4-7 yrs. 8-11 yrs 12-16 yrs. Bring a tennis racquet and a friend. Learn what tennis is about and how to play the game. Place third in Colts A rink from the Exeter lawn bowling club finished third in the Ontario Colts bowling tournament in Brampton, Saturday. The threesome of Pete McFalls, Marshall Dearing and Sam Bowers won one of three games in a round robin series against teams from Brampton, Midland and St. Catharines. After losing 23-10 to Bramp- ton and 20-7 to Midland the Exeter trio bounced back to trounce St. Catharines by a score of 20-4. Midland won the title with three straight wins. In order to qualify for the Colts competition, par- ticipants must have less than five years of lawn bowling experience. Best Interest 131/2% Guaranteed Investment Certificates `subject to change Gaiserl•Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc. EXETER 235-2420 GRAND BEND 238-8484 CLINTON GODERICH 482-9747 524-2118 Building. Hope to see you there. Beal Limy The Exeter Royals played only one game this week in the Southwestern Fastball Association beating Lieury 10-2 in Lieury. The Royals opened the scoring in the second as Gary Skinner and Jim Allison walk- ed and came in to score on a passed ball and a single by Barry Baynham. Lieury got one back in the bottom half as Greg Rev- ington singled and scored on a double steal. The Royals went up 6-1 in the third as Randy Kraut, Gary Skinner, Jim Allison, Jeff Lindenfield and Doug Pearson all singled with Lindenfield's going past the fielder to allow three runs to score. Lieury got one back in the fourth as Stan Lovie reached first on an error and scored on Greg Revington's fly ball. The Royals added three runs in the fifth as Lindenfield singled Brian Hodgins reach- ed on an error and Barry Baynham and Randy Kraut On location or Studio Bart DeVries PHOTOGRAPHY - COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS WEDDINGS - GROUPS - PUBEKITY Mounting and Laminating Telephone 235-1298 137 Thames Rd. East Exeter, Ont. both singled. Dan Heywood singled in the seventh inning and scored On Randy Kraut's single to complete the scoring. Brian Hodgins picked up the win allowing three hits while striking out six batters. Jim Dixon took the loss with Glen Thompson in relief. They combined to strike out eight while giving up 12 hits. The Royals see action once this week as they travel to Nairn Thursday night. Their recordis now 17 wins and six losses while Bryanston leads the league with only five losses. Friday night at 8 p.m. the Royals annual tourney begins with 16 top notch fastball teams. No admission will be charged, so why not come out and support - the Royals tourney and see some top calibre teams in action. jnd Master' Satellite Reception Equipment SPECIALISTS • DEMONSTRATIONS • SALES • INSTALLATIONS ALLEN STUBBS SATELLITE IS ANTENNAS 296.5565 -7S6 -4$4S/ Enjoy GOLFING with us Our course is in tournament condition. IRONWO:0D Golf Club Located a mile east of Exeter off Hwy. 83. EXETER ROYALS TOURNEY SCHEDULE AUG. 10 - 11 - 12th 8:00 p.m. Friday Diamond 1 - Stonetown vs Irish Diamond 2 - Sylvan vs Samsonite 9:30 p.m. Friday Diamond 1 - Wingham vs Lieury Diamond 2 - West Corners vs Mitchell 9:00 a.m. Saturday Diamond 1 - Vershoyle vs Enzo's Pizza Diamond 2 - Nairn vs Tavistock 10:30 a.m. Saturday Diamond 1 St. Clements vs Windsor Ottawa Tavern Diamond 2 - Dorchester vs St. Marys Baird Lumber Games continue Saturday until 10:30 and start Sunday at 10 a.m. Rain Date - Aug. 18, 19 Seed Wheat Excellent supply of Old and New Varieties of Seed Wheat available ORDER EARLY We have a good supply of GRAIN (UARD 335.0770 oh GOLDEN HARVEST FARM SEEDS 151 Thames Road East, Exeter Give Us a Call at 235-0770