Topic Content:
- Direct Free kick
- Indirect Free kick
Direct Kick-Off:
Direct kick-off means that the team will resume play from the spot of the infraction with a pass or a shot at goal.
Any member of the opposing team must be at least 10 yards away when the ball is struck.
Rules for Direct Free kicks:
Direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team by the referee if a player commits any of the following offences:
1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent.
2. Trips ( stubbles, missteps) or attempts to trip an opponent.
3. Jumps at an opponent.
4. Charges an opponent.
5. Pushes an opponent.
6. Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent, holds an opponent.
7. Spits at an opponent.
8. Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball.
Indirect Free Kick:
The “indirect” aspect of this free kick means that another player must touch the ball before the team can shoot at goal and a goal can be scored.
Unlike a direct free kick, the ball cannot be sent directly into the opponent’s goal to score.
Rules for Direct Free kicks:
While direct kicks are given for serious fouls, indirect free kicks are typically awarded for fouls that aren’t quite as serious.
An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team by the referee if a player commits any of the following offences:
1. Goalkeeper takes more than four steps while controlling the ball with his hands, before releasing it from his possession.
2. The goalkeeper touches the ball again with his/her hands after it has been released from his/her possession and has not been touched by any other player.
3. The goalkeeper touches the ball after it has been deliberately kicked to him/her by a teammate.
4. The goalkeeper touches the ball with his/her hand after receiving it directly from a throw-in taken by a teammate.
5. If a player plays in a dangerous manner.
6. If a player impedes the progress of an opponent.
7. If a player prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his/her hand.
8. If a player commits any other offence, not previously mentioned, for which play has to be stopped to caution or dismiss the player.