Did You Know?

An indirect kick is a type of "free kick" given after minor fouls (mostly for rule violations) such as obstruction. On an indirect kick, another player (on either team) must touch the ball before a goal can be scored.

Question: "How do you know if a free kick is indirect?" Answer: "The referee will raise his arm above his head and leave it up until the ball is touched/kicked".

On an indirect kick you should have one player gently tap the ball so another player standing behind the ball can kick it; or pass it to someone who shoots it. If on an Indirect Free Kick the ball is kicked into the goal without anyone else touching it (other than the kicker) the goal does not count and the other team is awarded a goal kick. However, if the ball is touched by a player on either team, including the goalkeeper, before it goes into the goal, the goal counts.