Deliberately handling a ball to gain an advantage can be interpreted by the referee as Unsporting Behavior, punishable by a yellow card caution.

Deliberately handling a ball as the last defender (not the goalkeeper) can be interpreted by the reeree as DOGSO, punishable by a red card send off (and a possible suspension by the SCHSL).


Kids play sports because they find it fun. Eliminate the fun and soon you eliminate the kid.