Where must opposing players stand during a goal kick, corner kick or an indirect kick?
They should be a distance of eight yards from the kicker. Are players assigned positions in Division One? Coaches should make every effort to get the players to distinguish between offensive and defensive positions. In some small-sided leagues, two attackers must always stay on the offensive side of the mid-line, and one defender must always be on the defensive side. We encourage this basic positioning, although it is not a mandatory rule in our league. The other players on the field can be considered midfielders with the freedom to roam. Is offside called? No. However, coaches should not employ a strategy in which players hang out by the net waiting for an opportunity to score. To teach wrong habits that will have to be unlearned is to do a disservice to the players. Besides, players should be encouraged to take part in the action, not to stand around. Are yellow or red cards handed out? Not as such. Repeated fouls or inappropriate behavior (e.g., talking back to the ref) should be ad
