Should Soccer have Shot Clock like NBA so Players Can’t Waste Time?

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Jeff · Answer

No, it's fine as it is because it's a great cure for insomnia.

jimmy · Answer

No, we don't want football turning into a stupid American sport.

conley39 · Answer

No, they shouldn't

John · Answer

No, there should not be a shot clock. Just because a team is not shooting does not mean the team is wasting time.  In soccer, there is a difference between wasting time and using time.

Time wasting is illegal.  Time wasting usually involves delaying the restart of play.  An example is if a team is leading near the end of the match, and is awarded a throw in.  If a player picks up the ball and prepares to throw it, but then calls for a distant teammate to take it instead, that's delaying the start of play.  A yellow card is in order, and the referee should add the time lost as stoppage time.

On the other hand, using time is perfectly legal, and is a common strategy.  An example is when a team with the lead starts to play keep away.  Just because they are not trying to score does not create a violation.  The possession passes are designed to prevent the opponents from getting chances to catch up.

Anonymous · Answer

A good referee adds time on for wastage and often issues cards too.

Should Soccer have Shot Clock like NBA so Players Can’t Waste Time?

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