3. Holding an opponent
The provision as it is printed, and everything on Ruleside that turns on it.
Referees are reminded to make an early intervention and to deal firmly with holding offences, especially inside the penalty area at corner kicks and free kicks. To deal with these situations:
· caution the player if the holding continues before the ball is in play
Verdicts that turn on it 1
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Explained in the rules library 1
The plain-language pages that build on this provision.
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