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Question Number: 27196League Specific 2/23/2013RE: Rec Under 13 Noah Hensley of Highland Village , Texas USA asks...Is there direct kicks in a U4 league? Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh Hi Noah
I would expect so and certainly any competitive game played under FIFA Laws.
Generally restriction on direct free kicks can apply to small sided games and very young age groups where the competition organisers want to encourage passing, dribbling, fun rather than shots at goal from everywhere. On larger fields at older age groups no such restriction is necessary.
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View Referee Joe McHugh profileAnswer provided by Referee Keith Contarino I know of no League that allows Direct Free Kicks at the U4 age group, or U6 for that matter, but check with your local organization
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