Playing in a dangerous manner involves no physical contact between players. Playing in a dangerous manner as defined by FIFA as any action that, while trying to play the ball, threatens injury to someone (including the player himself). More often a player attempt to play a high ball with his legs will endanger the safety of another player - clearing or attempting to kick the ball using the "bicycle kick" or "scissors kick" are examples. If no player is nearby or put off by that attempt, play shall proceed. Otherwise, the referee shall stop play when an opponent is adversely affected, and award an indirect free kick to the opposing team.
Carelessness do exist in football - a player trying to play the high ball with his leg and an opponent at the same time attempt to head the ball. If there is physical contact with the opponent, the referee will rule it as a penal offence and award a direct free kick. No card is given as it is a result of carelessness.
At times, a player knowing that his opponent will play the ball still attempt to play it with his legs and resulted in physical injury to his opponent. This is a reckless attempt and shall be sanctioned with a yellow card. If the element of excessive force is involved bringing about serious injury to the opponent, the player shall then be sent off immediately.
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