Hi folks
Has my first game today and one decision has been playing on my mind a bit. Struggling to find clear clarification in the laws of the game so thought I'd ask opinions here.
U12 game, no headers allowed.
Attacking team through on goal, shot goes past keeper but defending team head the ball off the line and over the post. Ball was either going in, or going to hit the post, not too much in it.
I originally thought penalty as I figured its the equivalent of a handball on the box. But after some reflection gave an indirect free kick. Should have awarded a card to defending player too but in heat of trying to work out what to give, I overlooked the sanction (spoke to their manager at half time though and made it clear that next time I wouldn't).
Managers both seemed happy enough with the decision and rest of the game generally went well enough. Interested in others views on this though.
Thanks
Aaron
Has my first game today and one decision has been playing on my mind a bit. Struggling to find clear clarification in the laws of the game so thought I'd ask opinions here.
U12 game, no headers allowed.
Attacking team through on goal, shot goes past keeper but defending team head the ball off the line and over the post. Ball was either going in, or going to hit the post, not too much in it.
I originally thought penalty as I figured its the equivalent of a handball on the box. But after some reflection gave an indirect free kick. Should have awarded a card to defending player too but in heat of trying to work out what to give, I overlooked the sanction (spoke to their manager at half time though and made it clear that next time I wouldn't).
Managers both seemed happy enough with the decision and rest of the game generally went well enough. Interested in others views on this though.
Thanks
Aaron