Because we don't have goalkeepers in 8U, all fouls result in an indirect free kick. (See also Law 13) When one of the 12 fouls occurs, a DFK (see Law 13) is given to the location of the foul, unless it is committed by a defender within his/her penalty area. A penalty kick would then be awarded. 14 There are a total of eight IFK fouls.
In club play or international competition, if a player is shown a second yellow card he will be sent off and cannot continue in the match. In national team matches, however, a player can often remain on the field despite being shown two yellow cards if the referee believes that he may benefit from some extra time or possibly even be able to come off worse without having to leave the field.
There is no limit to the number of yellow cards that a player can receive in international competitions. However, clubs are limited to three players who are sent off in a single season in the English Premier League. The rule was introduced after Chelsea's John Terry received two red cards in six days in February 2011. Although both were due to violent conduct, the first was later changed to an abusive language charge after it was discovered that the other player had also used such language towards Terry.
In lower league games, a player can be sent off for more than three times in one season, but there is no limit in the higher leagues. For example, Wayne Rooney has been sent off seven times in his career so far - five times in the Premier League alone.
The four indirect kick fouls listed below only apply to the goalie and must be committed within the penalty area (the goalkeeper is treated like a regular field player when he is outside the penalty box—the penalty box includes the line that defines the box), so they can affect the outcome of the game. Indirect kicks outside the penalty area do not cause a direct free kick, but instead result in a corner kick.
The referee may award a direct free kick against a team that commits an indirect kick foul if it appears that the ball was played in an inappropriate manner, for example, if it was handled too harshly or deliberately kicked away. If no other players are present, then the referee can also award a direct free kick for being hit with an elbow or a forearm.
Indirect kick fouls:
1. Tackling the goalkeeper: A player who tackles his opponent's goalkeeper will receive a free-kick unless he uses the arm or hand to prevent the ball from touching the ground first (for example, by punching it up into the air). If the offender does not release his grip immediately after the ball has touched the ground, it is considered to be still tackled and another free-kick will be awarded.
2. Throwing the ball at the goalkeeper: If a player throws the ball at his opponent's goalkeeper, this is also an indirect kick foul.
Fouls are punished by a free kick, penalty kick, or indirect free kick. In the match report, the fouls committed by each side in each phase of the game are noted. The number of fouls reflects how serious the game was between these two teams.
The type of foul matters in determining what punishment will be meted out. For example, if a player checks with an arm then this is called a "arm check". If a player checks with the head then this is called a "head check". There are several different types of head checks some that can only be done from behind while others can be done from any position on the field.
A direct free kick is given to the opposing team when a player commits a direct foul. A direct foul means that you touch the ball with your hand or arms and not with your body. For example, if a player picks up the ball with his hand and throws it away then this is considered a direct foul. Free kicks are taken by players who enter the field of play during play. Indirect free kicks are also known as corner kicks. These are taken when a player is sent off or after 60 minutes have elapsed in a small-sided game. The referee signals for an indirect free kick by raising his flag or pennant. Five players form a box at the top of the 18-yard box.
A straight kick is delivered from the location of the offense. When the kick is taken, the ball must be stationary, and the kicker must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player. If a goalie commits any of the following offenses inside his own penalty area, the opposing team receives an indirect kick: kicking at an opponent, batting the ball, or using the heel of your foot to stop the ball.
The opposing team will receive an indirect free kick if one of their players is issued a yellow card (see below). A yellow card means that the player cannot take part in the next phase of play. However, he is allowed to stay on the field unless he commits another foul. If a player is sent off (see below), then the referee will signal for an indirect free kick immediately after dismissing him. This is also true if a player is dismissed for serious foul play such as punching an opponent.
An indirect free kick is played by taking a free-kick position 10 yards (9 m) from the goal line and calling for the ball. No player may enter the center circle during this process. The only exception is if a player is injured and needs to be replaced before the ball is kicked. In this case, a replacement player may enter the circle until the ball is kicked.
On the kick, a player cannot use his hand nor his body except to prevent the ball from going out of play.
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