Delaying the Restart: Caution vs. Management

July 26, 2010

The Laws of the Game stipulate that defenders must retreat a minimum of 10 yards from the ball when a free kick is awarded. Actions including (but not limited to) holding the ball to prevent a free kick restart by an opponent constitute misconduct under the cautionable offense of Delaying the Restart.

Related Topics: Referees

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