Soccer High Kick Rules

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Let’s cover the high kick rule.

According to FIFA Law of the Game 12, a high kick is defined as

A player attempting to kick the ball when it is above waist height and in close proximity to an opponent.

The key consideration is the potential danger posed to other players.

Therefore, if no opponent is around, there is no foul.

The referee must assess the situation based on the proximity, speed, and trajectory of the kick.

A high kick offense is not solely about contact.

Even if a player executes a high kick without making contact with an opponent

The act itself may still be penalized if it endangers others on the field.

When a high kick is committed, whether an indirect kick or direct kick foul is called is determined by the situation.

Remember that contact fouls result in direct free kicks.

Non-contact fouls result in indirect free kicks.

Therefore, if the high kick resulted in kicking the opposing player, it would be a direct free kick foul.

Indirect free-kicks mean that the ball must touch another player before a goal can be scored.

Remember, the Laws of the Game are designed to prioritize player safety and fair play.

Also, referees have the final decision regarding the SOCCER HIGH KICK RULE.

VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology is increasingly used to review potential high kick offenses.