Question Number: 15387

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 5/5/2007

RE: Rec Under 7

Joe of Rochester Hills, MI US asks...

Coed team K-4th grade. Throw in, two kids go for the ball, (1) with foot, (2) other with knee. The knee gets kicked while in presuit of the ball. Should I given a penalty call, and a free kick?

Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

At this age group you need to call things very tightly because the skill level is so low. I tend to call a lot of trips and/or kicks to keep them from hurting themselves. As they become more skilled, my tolerance increases.

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Question Number: 15387

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 5/5/2007

Joe of Rochester Hills, MI US asks...

Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

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