VAR Academy

Evergreen explainers on VAR, Laws of the Game, and refereeing decisions.
Restarts Intermediate Law 14

Goalkeeper Movement on Penalties

Correct restart procedure is part of match control: location, timing, and infringements can change outcomes.

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Restarts Beginner Law 14

Penalty Kick Procedure: The Basics

Correct restart procedure is part of match control: location, timing, and infringements can change outcomes.

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Restarts Intermediate Law 13

Quick Free Kicks: When Referees Allow Them

Correct restart procedure is part of match control: location, timing, and infringements can change outcomes.

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Restarts Advanced Law 14

Encroachment on Penalties: Retake Rules

Correct restart procedure is part of match control: location, timing, and infringements can change outcomes.

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Cards Advanced Law 12

Red Cards in the Box: DOGSO With a Genuine Attempt

Cautions punish reckless play, SPA, dissent, and delaying restarts; direct reds punish SFP/violent conduct/DOGSO (as applicable).

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Restarts Intermediate Law 12

Delaying the Restart: Time-Wasting Yellow Cards

Correct restart procedure is part of match control: location, timing, and infringements can change outcomes.

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Cards Beginner Law 12

The ‘Orange Card’ Myth: Why It Doesn’t Exist

Cautions punish reckless play, SPA, dissent, and delaying restarts; direct reds punish SFP/violent conduct/DOGSO (as applicable).

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Cards Intermediate Law 12

Tactical Fouls: Stopping Counters (SPA)

Cautions punish reckless play, SPA, dissent, and delaying restarts; direct reds punish SFP/violent conduct/DOGSO (as applicable).

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Cards Advanced Law 12

Professional Fouls: When It Becomes DOGSO

Cautions punish reckless play, SPA, dissent, and delaying restarts; direct reds punish SFP/violent conduct/DOGSO (as applicable).

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Cards Advanced Law 12

Studs Up Challenges: What Referees Look For

Cautions punish reckless play, SPA, dissent, and delaying restarts; direct reds punish SFP/violent conduct/DOGSO (as applicable).

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