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Playing in a dangerous manner
Playing in a dangerous manner is defined as any action that, while
trying to play the ball, threatens injury to someone (including the
player himself). It is committed with an opponent nearby and prevents
the opponent from playing the ball for fear of injury.
Playing in a dangerous manner is defined as any action that, while
trying to play the ball, threatens injury to someone (including the
player himself). It is committed with an opponent nearby and prevents
the opponent from playing the ball for fear of injury.
A scissors or bicycle kick is permissible provided that, in the opinion of
the referee, it is not dangerous to an opponent.
the referee, it is not dangerous to an opponent.
Playing in a dangerous manner involves no physical contact between
the players. If there is physical contact, the action becomes an offence
punishable with a direct free kick or penalty kick. In the case of physical
contact, the referee should carefully consider the high probability that
misconduct has also been committed.
the players. If there is physical contact, the action becomes an offence
punishable with a direct free kick or penalty kick. In the case of physical
contact, the referee should carefully consider the high probability that
misconduct has also been committed.
Disciplinary sanctions
• If a player plays in a dangerous manner in a “normal” challenge,
the referee should not take any disciplinary action. If the action is
made with obvious risk of injury, the referee should caution the
player
• If a player denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by playing
• If a player plays in a dangerous manner in a “normal” challenge,
the referee should not take any disciplinary action. If the action is
made with obvious risk of injury, the referee should caution the
player
• If a player denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by playing
in a dangerous manner, the referee should send off the player
Impeding the progress of an opponent
Impeding the progress of an opponent means moving into the path
of the opponent to obstruct, block, slow down or force a change of
direction by an opponent when the ball is not within playing distance
of either player.
Impeding the progress of an opponent means moving into the path
of the opponent to obstruct, block, slow down or force a change of
direction by an opponent when the ball is not within playing distance
of either player.
All players have a right to their position on the field of play, being in
the way of an opponent is not the same as moving into the way of an
opponent.
the way of an opponent is not the same as moving into the way of an
opponent.
Shielding the ball is permitted. A player who places himself between
an opponent and the ball for tactical reasons has not committed an
offence as long as the ball is kept within playing distance and the
player does not hold off the opponent with his arms or body. If the
ball is within playing distance, the player may be fairly charged by an
opponent.an opponent and the ball for tactical reasons has not committed an
offence as long as the ball is kept within playing distance and the
player does not hold off the opponent with his arms or body. If the
ball is within playing distance, the player may be fairly charged by an
...and...
Careless, reckless, using excessive force
“Careless” means that the player has shown a lack of attention or
consideration when making a challenge or that he acted without
precaution.
• No further disciplinary sanction is needed if a foul is judged to be
careless
“Careless” means that the player has shown a lack of attention or
consideration when making a challenge or that he acted without
precaution.
• No further disciplinary sanction is needed if a foul is judged to be
careless
“Reckless” means that the player has acted with complete disregard
to the danger to, or consequences for, his opponent
• A player who plays in a reckless manner must be cautioned.
to the danger to, or consequences for, his opponent
• A player who plays in a reckless manner must be cautioned.
“Using excessive force” means that the player has far exceeded the
necessary use of force and is in danger of injuring his opponent.
• A player who uses excessive force must be sent off.
necessary use of force and is in danger of injuring his opponent.
• A player who uses excessive force must be sent off.
Charging an opponent
The act of charging is a challenge for space using physical contact
within playing distance of the ball without using arms or elbows.
The act of charging is a challenge for space using physical contact
within playing distance of the ball without using arms or elbows.
It is an offence to charge an opponent:
• in a careless manner
• in a reckless manner
• using excessive force• in a careless manner
• in a reckless manner
Taken from FIFA's -
INTERPRETATION OF THE
LAWS OF THE GAME
AND GUIDELINES FOR REFEREES
LAWS OF THE GAME
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Well did Brad act in a dangerous, careless or reckless manner or not? It boils down to - Did he commit an offense under the "Laws of the Game"?!
I say, NO!
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