Free Kick Encroachment

[CecilOne]

Here's a frequent issue, that I'd like to "kick" around a bit. ... When attackers are about to take a free kick, defenders typically position themselves less than 10 yards away. Do you call encroachment:
1) for positioning 7 - 9 yards away
2) for positioning 3 - 6 yards away
3) for positioning < 10 yards away and moving as the kicker approaches the ball
4) for positioning < 10 yards away and moving or jumping into the path of the ball without contact
5)for positioning 7 - 9 yards away when you judge that the defender altered the aim of the kick
6)for positioning 3 - 6 yards away when you judge that the defender altered the aim of the kick
7) for positioning 7 - 9 yards away and distracting the kicker
8) for positioning 3 - 6 yards away and distracting the kicker
9) only if the defender makes contact with the ball within 10 yards

By "calling encroachment", I mean issue a caution for unsporting behavior. I never delay the kick to move the defenders unless asked. For this discussion, exclude
- 'quick-kick' restarts before defenders can retire the 10 yards unless the defender takes action other than moving away (like 4,7,8,10).
- when attackers ask for 10 yards

[Edited by CecilOne on Aug 8th, 2003 at 12:16 PM]