[ayso45-refs] Converting indirect to direct kick

Steve Pollitt steve at pollitts.net
Sun Nov 5 03:19:12 EST 2006


I've noticed that there is a belief particularly by U12 boys, that it is a
simple matter to convert an indirect kick into what is effectively a
direct kick.  This involves a maneuver where the kicker lines up to kick
the ball, then a teammate runs in from an unexpected direction and hops
over the ball tapping it with his foot.  The expectation is that when the
main kicker now kicks the ball, a goal can be scored.  In my experience
the "tapper" rarely moves the ball so I leave my arm up but what if he did
move it by a few inches just before the main kick?  Can a direct goal then
be scored?  Is it Unsporting Conduct?




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