1. © 2011 U.S. Soccer1 U.S. Soccer Referee Department 2012 Grade 8 – Law 12 Fouls and Misconduct

2. © 2011 U.S. Soccer2 Law 12 Fouls

3. © 2011 U.S. Soccer3 Objectives At the end of this first of 2 lessons on Law 12 the student will: recognize and name the ten direct free kick fouls and eight indirect free kick offenses after identifying the offense, state the proper restart for that offense to the satisfaction of the instructor.

4. © 2011 U.S. Soccer4 Topics When may a foul occur? 10 Direct free kick fouls 7 judged as Careless, Reckless, or Excessive Force 3 other direct free kick fouls DFK restarts 8 Indirect free kick offenses IFK restarts

5. © 2011 U.S. Soccer5 Foul Conditions A foul may only occur when: The action occurs on the field of play While the ball is in play The action is committed by a player… against an opposing player (or team)

6. © 2011 U.S. Soccer6 Definitions Careless \ adj 1: unconcerned, indifferent 2: not showing care. Reckless \ adj 1: lacking caution: rash syn: headlong, hasty. Excessive \ adj 1: going beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree. Force \ adj 1: strength or power exerted upon an object.

7. © 2011 U.S. Soccer7 Direct Free Kick Fouls Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent Trips or attempts to trip an opponent Jumps at an opponent A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following seven offenses in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force.

8. © 2011 U.S. Soccer8 Direct Free Kick Fouls Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent Charges an opponent Pushes an opponent Tackles an opponent A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following seven offenses in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force.

9. © 2011 U.S. Soccer9 Guide to Procedures Video

10. © 2011 U.S. Soccer10 Direct Free Kick Fouls Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent

11. © 2011 U.S. Soccer11 Direct Free Kick Fouls Kicking or attempting to kick - Video example

12. © 2011 U.S. Soccer12 Direct Free Kick Fouls Kicking or attempting to kick - Video example

13. © 2011 U.S. Soccer13 Direct Free Kick Fouls Foul tackle from behind - may be kicking or tripping

14. © 2011 U.S. Soccer14 Direct Free Kick Fouls Kicking by stepping on foot - Video example

15. © 2011 U.S. Soccer15 Direct Free Kick Fouls Kicking tackle from behind – Video example

16. © 2011 U.S. Soccer16 Direct Free Kick Fouls Kicking over the ball – Video example

17. © 2011 U.S. Soccer17 Direct Free Kick Fouls Kicking over the ball - Video example

18. © 2011 U.S. Soccer18 Direct Free Kick Fouls Foul tackle from behind - may be kicking or tripping

19. © 2011 U.S. Soccer19 Direct Free Kick Fouls Tripping with body – Video example

20. © 2011 U.S. Soccer20 Direct Free Kick Fouls Simple Tripping - Video example

21. © 2011 U.S. Soccer21 Direct Free Kick Fouls Simple Tripping - Video example

22. © 2011 U.S. Soccer22 Direct Free Kick Fouls Tripping - Video example

23. © 2011 U.S. Soccer23 Direct Free Kick Fouls Attempting to Trip - Video example

24. © 2011 U.S. Soccer24 Direct Free Kick Fouls Attempting to Trip - Video example

25. © 2011 U.S. Soccer25 Direct Free Kick Fouls Trip but no call made - Video example

26. © 2011 U.S. Soccer26 Not a foul Not a Foul! Tackler makes contact with ball first, player trips over ball or the opponent’s legs that stay near ground

27. © 2011 U.S. Soccer27 Not a foul

28. © 2011 U.S. Soccer28 Not a foul

29. © 2011 U.S. Soccer29 Not a foul

30. © 2011 U.S. Soccer30 Direct Free Kick Fouls Jumping at (into) an opponent

31. © 2011 U.S. Soccer31 Direct Free Kick Fouls Jumping into an opponent - Video example

32. © 2011 U.S. Soccer32 Direct Free Kick Fouls Jumping into an opponent - Video example

33. © 2011 U.S. Soccer33 Direct Free Kick Fouls Jumping into an opponent - Video example

34. © 2011 U.S. Soccer34 Direct Free Kick Fouls Aerial Challenges – referees should consider – Does jumper lead with arm or forearm extended ? Is the challenge UP not IN or UP and IN ? Is the safety of the opponent endangered ? What is the result of the contact ?

35. © 2011 U.S. Soccer35 Direct Free Kick Fouls Challenges that may need more than a whistle - Video example

36. © 2011 U.S. Soccer36 Direct Free Kick Fouls Challenges that may need more than a whistle - Video example

37. © 2011 U.S. Soccer37 Direct Free Kick Fouls Charging an opponent (carelessly, recklessly or using excessive force)

38. © 2011 U.S. Soccer38 Direct Free Kick Fouls Charging - Video example

39. © 2011 U.S. Soccer39 Direct Free Kick Fouls Charging - Video example

40. © 2011 U.S. Soccer40 Direct Free Kick Fouls Charging an opponent (Carelessly, recklessly or using excessive force)

41. © 2011 U.S. Soccer41 Direct Free Kick Fouls Simple careless charging from behind - Video example

42. © 2011 U.S. Soccer42 Direct Free Kick Fouls More than careless charging from behind - Video example

43. © 2011 U.S. Soccer43 Direct Free Kick Fouls reckless careless charging from under - Video example

44. © 2011 U.S. Soccer44 Direct Free Kick Fouls Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent

45. © 2011 U.S. Soccer45 Direct Free Kick Fouls Striking an opponent - Video example

46. © 2011 U.S. Soccer46 Direct Free Kick Fouls Striking an opponent - Video example

47. © 2011 U.S. Soccer47 Direct Free Kick Fouls Striking an opponent - Video example

48. © 2011 U.S. Soccer48 Direct Free Kick Fouls Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent includes using the ball to strike an opponent

49. © 2011 U.S. Soccer49 Direct Free Kick Fouls Tackles an opponent “Over the ball” tackle - may also be kicking and serious foul play

50. © 2011 U.S. Soccer50 Direct Free Kick Fouls Tackles an opponent – Video example

51. © 2011 U.S. Soccer51 Direct Free Kick Fouls Tackles an opponent – Video example

52. © 2011 U.S. Soccer52 Direct Free Kick Fouls Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball

53. © 2011 U.S. Soccer53 Direct Free Kick Fouls Tackles an opponent – Video example

54. © 2011 U.S. Soccer54 Direct Free Kick Fouls Pushes an opponent

55. © 2011 U.S. Soccer55 Direct Free Kick Fouls Pushing an opponent – Video example

56. © 2011 U.S. Soccer56 Direct Free Kick Fouls Pushing an opponent – Video example

57. © 2011 U.S. Soccer57 Direct Free Kick Fouls Pushing an opponent – Video example

58. © 2011 U.S. Soccer58 Direct Free Kick Fouls Holds an opponent Spits at an opponent Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his/her own penalty area) A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following three offenses:

59. © 2011 U.S. Soccer59 Direct Free Kick Fouls Holds an opponent

60. © 2011 U.S. Soccer60 Direct Free Kick Fouls Holding an opponent – Video example

61. © 2011 U.S. Soccer61 Direct Free Kick Fouls Holding an opponent – Video example

62. © 2011 U.S. Soccer62 Direct Free Kick Fouls Holds an opponent

63. © 2011 U.S. Soccer63 Direct Free Kick Fouls Holding an opponent – Video example

64. © 2011 U.S. Soccer64 Direct Free Kick Fouls Holding an opponent – Video example

65. © 2011 U.S. Soccer65 Direct Free Kick Fouls Holding an opponent – Video example

66. © 2011 U.S. Soccer66 Direct Free Kick Fouls Holds an opponent

67. © 2011 U.S. Soccer67 Direct Free Kick Fouls Holding an opponent – Video example

68. © 2011 U.S. Soccer68 Direct Free Kick Fouls Spits at an opponent

69. © 2011 U.S. Soccer69 Direct Free Kick Fouls Spitting at an opponent – Video example

70. © 2011 U.S. Soccer70 Direct Free Kick Fouls Handles the ball deliberately

71. © 2011 U.S. Soccer71 Direct Free Kick Fouls Unintentional contact is not a handled ball, but…

72. © 2011 U.S. Soccer72 Direct Free Kick Fouls To determine if a handled ball should be called, you must ask yourself these questions… Is the player making themselves “bigger” ? Is the arm or hand in an unnatural position ? Did the player “benefit” by denying an opportunity or gaining a tactical advantage by such unnatural position of arm/hand ? If still uncertain, after considering the above, then take into account… Distance to ball and reaction time ? Was the hand or arm moved into the path of the ball or vise versa ?

73. © 2011 U.S. Soccer73 Direct Free Kick Fouls Handled Ball – Video example

74. © 2011 U.S. Soccer74 Direct Free Kick Fouls Handled Ball – Video example

75. © 2011 U.S. Soccer75 Direct Free Kick Fouls Handled Ball – Video example

76. © 2011 U.S. Soccer76 Direct Free Kick Fouls Handled Ball – Video example

77. © 2011 U.S. Soccer77 Direct Free Kick Fouls No Foul! No Foul! Reasoning… Player did not initiate the action Handled Ball - INTENT However... Ball strikes player on arm - and - ball falls to player’s feet and s/he gains control

78. © 2011 U.S. Soccer78 No foul NOT Handled Ball – Video example

79. © 2011 U.S. Soccer79 No foul NOT Handled Ball – Video example

80. © 2011 U.S. Soccer80 Direct Free Kick Fouls Restart with a Direct Free Kick at point of infraction Except when foul occurs by defender within the defender’s penalty area in which case a Penalty Kick shall be awarded

81. © 2011 U.S. Soccer81 Indirect Free Kick Offenses plays in a dangerous manner impedes the progress of an opponent prevents goalkeeper from releasing ball from his/her hands commits any offense, not previously mentioned in Law 12, for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if, in the opinion of the referee a player:

82. © 2011 U.S. Soccer82 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Playing in a dangerous manner Teammate doesn’t count

83. © 2011 U.S. Soccer83 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Dangerous Play – Video example

84. © 2011 U.S. Soccer84 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Dangerous Play – Video example

85. © 2011 U.S. Soccer85 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Playing in a dangerous manner Teammate doesn’t count

86. © 2011 U.S. Soccer86 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Dangerous Play – Video example

87. © 2011 U.S. Soccer87 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Dangerous Play – Video example

88. © 2011 U.S. Soccer88 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Dangerous Play – Video example

89. © 2011 U.S. Soccer89 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Impeding the progress of an opponent

90. © 2011 U.S. Soccer90 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Impeding the progress of an opponent

91. © 2011 U.S. Soccer91 Indirect Free Kick Offenses However, it’s a fine line between impeding and legally shielding the ball – Video Example

92. © 2011 U.S. Soccer92 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his/her hands

93. © 2011 U.S. Soccer93 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Prevents the Goalkeeper from releasing the ball – Video example

94. © 2011 U.S. Soccer94 Examples when this might come into play are when the referee has to stop play because: A player commits an offense that is cautionable but is not committed against the opposing team A player commits a sending off offense against his own teammate. Indirect Free Kick Offenses commits any offense, not previously mentioned in Law 12, for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player

95. © 2011 U.S. Soccer95 Indirect Free Kick Offenses controls the ball with the hands for more than 6 seconds before releasing it from his/her possession touches the ball again with the hands after it was released from his/her possession and before it has touched another player touches the ball with the hands after he/she has received it directly from a throw-in taken by a teammate touches the ball again with the hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him/her by a teammate An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper, inside his/her own penalty area, commits any of the following four offenses:

96. © 2011 U.S. Soccer96 Indirect Free Kick Offenses While playing as keeper in own penalty area: Takes more than 6 seconds while controlling the ball with his hands before releasing it from his possession

97. © 2011 U.S. Soccer97 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Touches the ball again with his hands after it has been released from his possession and has not touched any other player.

98. © 2011 U.S. Soccer98 Indirect Free Kick Offenses While playing as keeper in own penalty area: Touches ball with hands if received directly from throw-in by teammate

99. © 2011 U.S. Soccer99 Indirect Free Kick Offenses While playing as keeper in own penalty area: Touches ball with hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him/her by a teammate

100. © 2011 U.S. Soccer100 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Goalkeeper IFK offenses – Video example

101. © 2011 U.S. Soccer101 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Goalkeeper IFK offenses – Video example

102. © 2011 U.S. Soccer102 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Goalkeeper IFK offenses – Video example

103. © 2011 U.S. Soccer103 Indirect Free Kick Offenses What is considered goalkeeper possession? What is time-wasting? What should the referee do when the goalkeeper has clear possession? Time-wasting is when any player, including the goalkeeper, takes longer than necessary to restart play. Especially when there is a tactical reason to delay the restart. Referees should be sensitive to this and warn or caution. Goalkeepers are considered in possession and control of the ball is they have it immobilized between any part of their body and any other thing else, except for an opponent, for greater than one second. Referees should error on the side of safety and not allow a GK to be challenged for the ball if they are already in control of the ball.

104. © 2011 U.S. Soccer104 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Goalkeeper possession – Video example

105. © 2011 U.S. Soccer105 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Restart with a Indirect Free Kick at point of infraction - by defenders within their own goal area - …kick taken from anywhere within goal area. EXCEPT… - by attackers in opponent’s goal area - …move ball to out to closest point on 6 yard line. …move ball to out to closest point on 6 yard line.

106. © 2011 U.S. Soccer106 Fouls Review First 7 of the 10 DFK fouls should be judged by the Referee whether they are committed in a manner that is Careless Reckless (cautionable) or involve Excessive force (sending off)

107. © 2011 U.S. Soccer107 Fouls Review If significant body contact then a DFK If no body contact then an IFK * (except a handled ball) DFK Fouls can only occur… against an opponent (except handled ball) on the field while the ball is in play

108. © 2011 U.S. Soccer108 DFK Fouls Review 1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent 2. Trips or attempts to trip an opponent 3. Jumps at an opponent 4. Charges an opponent 5. Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent 6. Pushes an opponent 7. Tackles an opponent 8. Holds an opponent 9. Spits at an opponent 10. Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his/her own penalty area)

109. © 2011 U.S. Soccer109 8 IFK Offenses A goalkeeper inside his/her own penalty area: 1.Holds the ball for more than 6 seconds before releasing it 2.Regains hand control prior to touch by another player 3.Touches ball with hands after deliberately kicked by teammate 4.Touches ball with hands after throw-in by teammate First 4 can only be committed by a Goalkeeper.

110. © 2011 U.S. Soccer110 8 IFK Offenses Review 5. Playing in a dangerous manner 6. Impedes the progress of an opponent 7. Prevents goalkeeper from releasing ball 8. Commits any other offense, not previously mentioned in Law 12, for which play is stopped to caution or send off a player. Second 4 can be committed by any player.