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By Atlas - 19 Nov 2012 7:47 PM

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.
By General Ashnak - 19 Nov 2012 11:20 PM

Atlas wrote:
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.

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