Two topics I find puzzling in football.
1. Why do referees delay the taking of a free kick or corner kick to warn players about pushing/holding etc. Why not get on with the game and award a free kick if need to.
2. How come 95% of free kicks are awarded to defenders when a ball is played into the penalty area.

:-k (sarcasm)

Moved to Performance sub-forum.

1, it is a recommendation on the correct way to handle the situation. Check out the Laws of the Game from the FIFA website.
2, cowardice