the International Football Association Board, The Laws of the Game (1925)
“ When a player plays the ball, any player of the same side who at such moment of playing is nearer to his opponents' goal-line is out of play, and may not touch the ball himself, nor in any way whatever interfere with an opponent, or with the play, until the ball has been again played, unless there are at such moment of playing at least two of his opponents nearer their own goal-line. ”
the International Football Association Board, The Laws of the Game (1925)
“ The Referee shall award a free kick in any case in which he thinks the conduct of a player dangerous, or likely to prove dangerous, but not sufficiently so as to justify him in putting in force the greater powers vested in him. The power of the Referee extends to offences committed when the play has been temporarily suspended, and when the ball is out of play. ”
the International Football Association Board, The Laws of the Game (1923)
“ Neither tripping, kicking, striking nor jumping at a player shall be allowed. A player (the goal-keeper, within his own penalty area, excepted) shall not intentionally handle the ball. A player shall not use his hands to hold or push an opponent. Charging is permissible, but it must not be violent or dangerous. A player shall not be charged from behind unless he is intentionally obstructing an opponent. ”
