Question Number: 20293

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 10/18/2008

RE: Under 17

Steven of Sydney, NSW Australia asks...

What is the restart when the ref stops play to give a red card for abusive language ,when the ball is in play?

Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

Depends on who's spouting off his mouth. If it's a player on the field, the restart is an indirect free kick at the spot of the verbal torrent. If it's a substitute who entered the field illegally, it's an IFK at the spot of the ball. If it's a player who is off the field, a substitute, a substituted player or a coach/manager/team official, it's a dropped ball.

Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

If play is stopped solely for misconduct on the field by a player,or a substitute illegally on the field of play, the restart is an IDFK. If the misconduct is on the field by a substituted player or team official the restart is a dropped ball. If the misconduct is off the field it's a dropped ball

Answer provided by Referee Michelle Maloney

Depends on a couple of things. First, who mouthed off, and second where was this person? The answers below assume the play was stopped for the sending off for OIAL.

If a player on the field, restart is an IDFK from where the player mouthed off.
If a substitute on the field without permission (how else does a sub get on the field?) then it is an IDFK from where the ball was when play was stopped.

If a player or substitute off the field, then the restart is a dropped ball.

If it is a subbed player or team official at any time, any place it is a dropped ball.

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