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Offside: (does not apply in small-sided games)-Occurs when a player positions himself nearer to his opponent’s goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last opponent. No fewer than two defenders (usually the goalkeeper and one other defender) must be nearer the goal line than the attacker. The person advancing with the ball must be first to cross the last line of defense.

A player in an offside position is only penalized if, at the moment the ball is played by a teammate, he/she is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play, or interfering with play or any opponent, or gaining an advantage by being in that position. When a player who is in an offside position receives the ball from a teammate or is involved directly in the play, an offside is called and an indirect free kick is awarded to the defense.

Hand ball A foul where a player (other than the goalie in the penalty area) deliberately touches the ball with his Hand or arm. The opposing team is awarded a direct free kick.

Holding When an opponent’s movement is obstructed with either hands or arms, a direct kick is awarded.

Free kick (indirect or direct)-A kick awarded to a player for a foul committed by the opposition. Depending on the severity of the foul, the kick is determined to be a direct or an indirect kick. Generally, a free kick is taken from the spot where the foul occurred. In adult leagues no opposing player may be within 10 yards of the ball before it is kicked.

Indirect kick A kick awarded to a player for a less serious foul committed by the opposing team. A goal cannot be score off an indirect kick until the ball touches at least one other player from either team.

Direct kick A kick awarded to a player for a serious foul committed by the opposing team. This is a free kick aimed directly at the goal and a goal can be Scored directly from this kick without the ball touching another player.

Penalty kick A direct free kick awarded to the offending team when a defending player commits a major Foul within its own 18-yard penalty area. The shot is taken From the penalty kick mark and only involves the kicker And the goalie. The goalie can move on the goal line, but not in front of it until the ball has been touched by the kicker.

Charge To run into an opponent. This is legal if done from the front or side of the ball carrier. However, it is illegal against a player without the ball or from behind.

Tripping If a player uses any part of his body to trip An opposing player, a direct kick is awarded.

Yellow card A card that a referee holds up to warn a player for dangerous or unsportsmanlike behavior.

Red Card Two yellow cards in one game earn a player an automatic red card, signaling his removal from the game. A player can also receive a red card for an overly aggressive foul. The player receiving a red card may not be replaced and his team must play with one fewer player for the remainder of the game.