In what situation can a player be given an indirect free kick?

An indirect free kick is awarded in specific situations where a player commits certain infractions that do not involve a direct attempt to play the ball with excessive force. The correct scenario for awarding an indirect free kick is when an opponent is offside.

When a player is deemed offside, it means they are positioned closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last opponent at the moment the ball is played to them, which can give them an unfair advantage. Therefore, the action of being offside itself is reason enough for the referee to stop play and award an indirect free kick to the opposing team from the point where the offside was called.

In contrast, other situations listed, such as committing a foul against an opponent or handling the ball, typically result in a direct free kick being awarded to the opposing team. A player taking more than one step while dribbling does not conform to any significant violation recognized in the Laws of the Game and does not warrant a free kick of any kind.