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The referee can give a free kick to the other team if a player fouls an opponent.
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The referee can give a free kick to the other team if a player fouls an opponent.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Explaining Rules
In soccer, a referee awards a free kick to the opposing team if a foul occurs.
Describing a Game Situation
The player fouled his opponent, so the referee gave a free kick to the other team.
Asking for Clarification
If a player commits a foul, does the referee always give a free kick?
Hypothetical Scenario
If the player hadn't fouled his opponent, the referee wouldn't have given a free kick.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The referee may award a free kick to the opposing team should a player commit a foul against an opponent.
Casual
If a player fouls someone, the ref gives the other team a free kick.
Simpler English
The referee can give a free kick if a player breaks the rules.
Phrases to learn
free kick
An indirect kick awarded to the opposing team following a foul.
fouls an opponent
Commits a violation of the rules against an opposing player.