jrcaesar
SILVER ELITE
Of the various DFK offenses, most fall into the referee judgment category: A direct free kick is awarded if a player commits any of the following offences against an opponent in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force...
But one that is written as a must-call (direct free kick is awarded if a player commits any of the following offences) - is "holds an opponent."
I feel like I see holding, grabbing, pulling-on, etc. happening more and more as my son gets older (05s CSL), yet called less and less, if at all. And so in the AYSO 14s/16s I run, I find myself shouting, "hey, don't hold him," and letting play continue. Are there any directives from the referee associations regarding holding fouls - when to call, when to ignore? Any other good advice on this? Thanks.
But one that is written as a must-call (direct free kick is awarded if a player commits any of the following offences) - is "holds an opponent."
I feel like I see holding, grabbing, pulling-on, etc. happening more and more as my son gets older (05s CSL), yet called less and less, if at all. And so in the AYSO 14s/16s I run, I find myself shouting, "hey, don't hold him," and letting play continue. Are there any directives from the referee associations regarding holding fouls - when to call, when to ignore? Any other good advice on this? Thanks.