Free Kicks (13)

U.S. Soccer Federation Referee ProgramGrade 9 Referee CourseSmall Sided and Recreational Youth Training

Types

o Direct free kickoGoal can be scored directly

o Indirect free kickoBall must be touched by another player

before entering the goaloReferee uses a raised arm to signal

Procedure

Ball StationaryAt location of foul*No double-touch

Review Question

On an indirect free kick restart, does the ball have to make contact with another player other than the kicker before it enters the goal for the goal to count?

o Yeso No