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This was published by Tom Metcalfe in Bexleyheath & Welling's Newsletter for October 2003.
LAW 12 – FOULS & MISCONDUCT – ADVICE
The first section of this Law states 6 offences which before the referee penalises the offending player, the referee has to decide whether the offence was committed in a manner deemed to be careless, reckless or using excessive force.
During the recent FAMOA development days when discussing this part pf the law, the following definitions of these terms were given for the assistance of all referees and are in the clearest terms yet received.
CARELESS: Definition; a player attempting to challenge the ball in close proximity to an opponent, puts a great deal of honest effort into the challenge, but mistimes it and in doing so, fouls the opponent.
Award: Direct free kick.
RECKLESS: Definition; a player makes a challenge for the ball in a manner where there is a clear risk of endangering an opponent, but pays no regard to the possible consequences and the safety/welfare of the opponent.
Award: Direct free kick, plus caution. (Yellow card)
EXCESSIVE FORCE: Definition; a player who makes a challenge which may be malicious or excessively violent and may be designed to hurt or maim an opponent.
Award: Direct free kick plus send off. (Red card)