What is excessive force in football?
Using excessive force is when a player exceeds the necessary use of force and endangers the safety of an opponent and must be sent off. A direct free kick is awarded if a player commits any of the following offences: a handball offence (except for the goalkeeper within their penalty area) holds an opponent.
When does the referee have to send off the player?
The referee must send off the player when the ball is next out of play but if the player plays the ball or challenges/interferes with an opponent, the referee will stop play, send off the player and restart with an indirect free kick, unless the player committed a more serious offence.
What happens if a referee commits a sending off?
If, before entering the field of play at the start of the match, a player or team official commits a sending-off offence, the referee has the authority to prevent the player or team official taking part in the match (see Law 3.6); the referee will report any other misconduct.
What is a dangerous way to play the ball?
Playing in a dangerous manner is any action that, while trying to play the ball, threatens injury to someone (including the player themself) and includes preventing a nearby opponent from playing the ball for fear of injury . A scissors or bicycle kick is permissible provided that it is not dangerous to an opponent.
What is careless in soccer?
Careless is when a player shows a lack of attention or consideration when making a challenge or acts without precaution. No disciplinary sanction is needed. Reckless is when a player acts with disregard to the danger to, or consequences for, an opponent and must be cautioned.
Can a goalie handle the ball outside the penalty area?
The goalkeeper has the same restrictions on handling the ball as any other player outside the penalty area. If the goalkeeper handles the ball inside their penalty area when not permitted to do so, an indirect free kick is awarded but there is no disciplinary sanction.
Is it an offence to touch a ball with your hand?
Not every touch of a player’s hand/arm with the ball is an offence. It is an offence if a player: deliberately touches the ball with their hand/arm, for example moving the hand/arm towards the ball. touches the ball with their hand/arm when it has made their body unnaturally bigger.
