
This Course Includes
Officiating Soccer: Fouls and Misconduct
Officiating Soccer: Fouls and Misconduct has been created to help soccer officials identify different forms of rules violations in order to make games safe and fair. It describes various forms of fouls, such as tripping, holding, and obstruction and how to spot them during a game. This course gives guidance on how to deal with disciplinary issues and other forms of unsporting contact and provides examples of situations to call fouls and show cards.
Course Outline
Introduction
Course Introduction
Fouls
Fouls Introduction
Kicking
Striking or attempting to Strike
Spitting
Jumping
Tripping
Handling
Holding
Charging
Obstruction
Dangerous Play
Goalkeeping Restrictions
Misconduct
Yellow Card (Caution) Introduction
Entering or leaving the field
Persistent infringement
Dissent
Profane or vulgar language
Use of electronic devices
Unsporting conduct
Tobacco Products
Yellow Card closing
Red Card (Disqualification) Introduction
Violent Conduct
Taunting
Other considerations for disqualifications
Leaving team area
Conclusion
Conclusion