1. Playground
Corner arc
A quarter circle with a radius of 1 m having the base of the corner flag as its center is drawn inside the
playground.
Goals
The goals are placed in the center of each goal line.
They consist of two vertical uprights (posts) rising equidistant from the corner flags and
connected at the top by a crossbar.
The posts and the crossbar must be made of wood, metal or another approved material. They
must be square, rectangular, circular or elliptical in shape and must in no case present a
hazard to players.
The distance between the inside of the two posts is 7.32 m and the edge
bottom of the crossbar is 2.44 m from the ground
2. Balloon
Specifications
The ball must be:
• spherical;
• leather or another suitable material;
• with a circumference between 68 and 70 cm;
• weighing between 410 and 450 g at the start of the match;
• a pressure of between 0.6 and 1.1 atmospheres (600 to 1,100 g/cm2).
Replacement of a defective ball
If the ball bursts or is damaged during the match:
• the match is abandoned;
• the match is restarted with a dropped ball from the place where the ball became defective, unless the ball
has become defective in the goal area in which case the dropped ball will be played on the boundary line
the goal area parallel to the goal line, at the place nearest to where the ball was when play started.
If the ball bursts or is damaged during the taking of a penalty kick or penalty kick –
once hit forward and before hitting another player or the bar or posts:
• the penalty kick must be retaken.
If the ball bursts or is damaged while not in play before execution
a kick-off, a goal kick, a corner kick,
from a free kick, penalty kick or throw-in:
• the match resumes accordingly.
The ball may only be replaced during the match with the permission of the referee
3. Number of players
Numbers of players
Any match is played by two teams each composed of a maximum of eleven players, one of whom will be
goalkeeper. No match can take place if either team has fewer than eight players.
Number of replacements
Official competitions
In any match played in official competitions organized by FIFA, the
confederations or member associations, the maximum number of substitutions to which it is
possible to proceed is three.
The competition regulations must specify the number of substitutes – between three and seven – that are
possible to designate as such.
Other matches
In matches between national “A” teams, it is possible to use six substitutes throughout the
more.
In all other matches, a greater number of substitutes may be used:
• if the teams concerned agree on the maximum number of authorized substitutions;
• if the referee is informed before the start of the match.
If the referee has not been informed or if no agreement is reached before the start of the match, he will not be
possible to use more than six substitutes.
Replacement procedure
Whatever the match, the names of the substitutes must be communicated to the referee before the start of the match.
meet. Any substitute whose name has not been given to the referee before the match cannot take
go to the game.
• The referee must be informed beforehand of each substitution envisaged.
• The substitute enters the field of play only after the exit of the player he is to replace and after
being invited by a signal from the referee.
• The substitute only enters the field of play at the halfway line and during a stoppage in play.
• The substitution procedure ends when the substitute enters the field of play.
• The substitute then becomes a player and the player he replaced becomes a replaced player.
• The replaced player can no longer participate in the match.
• Any substitute is subject to the authority and decisions of the referee, whether called to play or not.
Change of goalkeeper
Each of the outfield players may take the place of the goalkeeper provided that:
• the arbitrator is informed in advance;
• the substitution takes place during a stoppage of play.
Offenses and Penalties
If a substitute or a substituted player enters the field of play without the permission of the referee:
• the referee must stop play (but not immediately if the substitute or the replaced player does not interfere
not the course of the game);
• the referee warns him for unsportsmanlike behavior and orders him to leave the field of play;
• if the referee has interrupted play, play will be restarted with an indirect free kick awarded to the opposing team,
to execute from where the ball was at the time of the interruption (see Law 13 – Place of execution
free kick).
If a player replaces the goalkeeper without the referee having been informed beforehand:
• the referee allows play to continue;
• the referee will show a yellow card to the players concerned at the next stoppage of play.
For any other violation of this Act:
• the players concerned will be notified;
• play will be restarted with an indirect free kick awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where
found the ball at the time of the interruption (see Law 13 – Position of free kick).
Expulsion of players or substitutes
A player sent off before the kick-off of the match can only be replaced by one of the substitutes
designated as such.
A substitute who is sent off either before or after the kick-off of the match cannot
To be replaced.
Security
A player must not wear equipment that is potentially dangerous to him or any other player (including
any type of jewelry).
Basic equipment
The basic equipment of any player includes each of the following equipment:
• a jersey with sleeves – if the player is wearing an undershirt, the color of the sleeves
must be the dominant color of the shirt sleeves;
• shorts – if the player wears shorts or tights, these must be the same color as the
dominant color of the shorts;
• socks ;
• shin guards;
• shoes.
Shin pads
• They must be entirely covered by the socks;
• They must be made of plastic or other suitable similar material;
• They must offer a reasonable degree of protection.
Colors
• Both teams must wear colors distinguishing them from each other but also distinguishing them from
the referee and assistant referees.
• Each goalkeeper must wear different colors from those worn by the other players, the referee
and assistant referees.
4. Player Equipment
Offenses and Penalties
For any breach of this Act:
• play does not necessarily have to be stopped;
• the offending player must leave the field of play to change clothes;
• the offending player must leave the field at the next stoppage in play, unless he has already changed
of dress;
• any player who has left the field to change his outfit cannot return without having been there beforehand
authorized by the referee;
• the referee must check the conformity of the player's equipment before allowing him to return to the field;
• the player can only return to the field when play is stopped.
A player who has had to leave the field for violating this Law and who returns to the field without
the prior permission of the referee must be notified.
Resuming play
If play has been stopped by the referee to give a warning:
• the match will be restarted with an indirect free kick taken by a player of the opposing team at the place where the
found the ball when the referee stopped play (see Law 13 – Position of free kick).
Decisions of the International Football Association Board
Decision 1
Players are not allowed to display slogans or advertising on their underwear.
The compulsory basic equipment must not present any political, religious or personal inscription.
A player taking off his jersey to reveal any type of slogan or advertisement will be sanctioned by the organizer of the match.
competition. The team of a player whose mandatory basic equipment has a political inscription or slogan,
religious or personal will be sanctioned by the organizer of the competition or by FIFA.
5. Arbitrator
Authority of arbitrator
A match is played under the control of a referee who has all the authority necessary to ensure that
application of the Laws of the Game.
Powers and duties
The referee:
• oversees the application of the Laws of the Game;
• controls the match in collaboration with the assistant referees and, if necessary, with the fourth official
• ensure that each ball used meets the requirements of Law 2;
• ensures that the players' equipment meets the requirements of Law 4;
• performs the function of timekeeper and records the events of the match in writing;
• decides on each infringement of the Laws of the Game to stop play, to suspend the match or to stop it
definitively ;
• decides to stop the game, to suspend the match or to stop it permanently because of any
outside interference;
• stops the match if he considers a player to be seriously injured, and ensures that the player is transported
off the field of play. An injured player may only return to the field once the match has resumed;
• allows play to continue if, in his opinion, a player is only slightly injured;
• causes any player with bleeding to leave the field.
The player may only return to it on a sign from the referee after he has ensured that the bleeding
has stopped ;
• allows play to continue if the team against which an offense has been committed still finds itself in
advantageous situation, and sanctions the fault committed initially if the expected advantage does not occur;
• penalizes the most serious fault when a player commits several faults simultaneously;
• take disciplinary action against any player who has committed a punishable offense
warning or exclusion. He is not required to inflict the card immediately but must do so during the
next stoppage of play;
• take action against team offi cials who fail to behave responsibly and,
his discretion, expels them from the field and its immediate surroundings;
• intervenes on the instructions of the assistant referees with regard to incidents which he has not been able to observe
himself;
• ensures that no unauthorized person enters the field of play;
• gives the signal for the resumption of the match after an interruption of play;
• provide the competent authorities with a report recording information relating to any measures
disciplinary action taken against players and/or officials, as well as any other incident
before, during or after the game.
Referee Decisions
The decisions of the referee on facts related to the game are final, including the validation of a goal
and the result of the match.
The referee can only change a decision if he realizes that it is not the right one or, at his discretion,
after consulting an assistant referee or the fourth official, all provided that play has not been restarted or the match has not been completed.
Decisions of the International Football Association Board
Decision 1
The referee (or, where applicable, an assistant referee or fourth official) cannot be held responsible for any
injury to a player, official or spectator, any material damage whatsoever, any damage caused to a
natural person, to a club, to a company, to an association or to any other organization and which is imputed or can
be attributed to a decision made in accordance with the Laws of the Game or the normal procedures required to organize a match, play it or control it.
It can be:
• the decision to allow or prohibit the playing of the match due to the state of the pitch and its surroundings or in
due to weather conditions;
• the decision to stop the match permanently for any reason whatsoever;
• the decision relating to the conformity of the equipment on the pitch and the ball used for the match;
• the decision whether or not to interrupt the match due to the intervention of spectators or any problem arising in
spectator areas;
• the decision whether or not to interrupt the match in order to allow an injured player to be transported off the field of play for to be cured ;
• the decision to insistently demand the transport of an injured player off the field of play for treatment;
• the decision to allow or prohibit a player from wearing certain accessories or equipment;
• the decision (as far as it is within its competence) to allow or prohibit any person whatsoever (including
including team or stadium officials, security officers, photographers or other
media representatives) to stand close to the field of play;
• any other decision that the referee may take in accordance with the Laws of the Game or in accordance with his obligations as that they are defined in the regulations
6. Assistant referees
Homework
Two assistant referees may be appointed. Unless otherwise decided by the referee, they have the
mission to report:
• when the ball has completely left the field of play;
• which team gets the throw-in, corner kick or goal kick;
• when a player can be penalized for being in an offside position;
• when a replacement is requested;
• when objectionable behavior or any other incident has occurred outside the field of vision of
the referee;
• when infractions are committed and they have a better view than the referee (including, in
certain circumstances, fouls committed in the penalty area);
• if, during penalty kicks, the goalkeeper leaves his line before the ball has been kicked,
and whether the ball has crossed the line.
Assistance
Assistant referees also help the referee to control the game in accordance with the Laws of the Game.
particular, they can enter the field to ensure that the distance of 9.15 m is respected.
In the event of interference or improper behavior by an assistant referee, the referee will relieve him of his duties.
and report to the competent authority.
7. Duration of the match
Game periods
The match consists of two periods of 45 minutes each, unless another duration has been
mutually agreed between the referee and the two participating teams. Any agreement regarding a
modification of the duration of the match (for example a reduction of each period to 40 minutes due to
lighting) must imperatively intervene before the kick-off and be in accordance with the
competition rules.
Half time
Players are entitled to a break between the two periods.
The half-time break should not exceed 15 minutes.
Competition rules should clearly define the duration.
The length of the break can only be changed with the consent of the referee.
Recovery from stoppage time
Each period must be extended to compensate for stoppages caused by:
• replacements;
• treatment of injured players;
• transporting injured players off the field of play;
• maneuvers aimed at deliberately wasting time;
• any other cause.
The duration of additional time is at the discretion of the referee.
Penalty kick
If, at the end of the period, a penalty kick must be taken or restarted, the duration of this
period will be extended to allow for its execution.
Final stoppage of the game
A match definitively stopped before its end must be replayed, unless otherwise stipulated in the
competition rules.
8. Kick-off and restart of play
Definition of kick off
The kick-off is the procedure for starting a game or resuming play:
• at the start of the match;
• after a goal has been scored;
• at the start of the second period;
• at the start of each overtime period, if applicable.
It is possible to score a goal directly from a kick-off.
Procedure
Before kick-off at the start of the match or extra time
• the choice of sides is determined by drawing lots using a coin.
The team favored by the draw chooses the goal towards which it will attack during the first period.
• the other team is awarded the kick-off of the match.
• the team having chosen the camp will kick off the second period.
• for the second period, the teams change sides.
Kick-off
• when a team has scored a goal, the team against which the goal was scored takes the kick
sending.
• all players must be in their own half of the pitch.
• the players of the team not taking the kick-off must stay at least 9.15m from the ball while
that he is not in play.
• the ball must be positioned on the central point.
• the referee gives the kick-off signal.
• the ball is in play as soon as it is kicked and has moved in the direction of the opposing goal.
• the kicker must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player.
Offenses and Penalties
If the kick-off taker plays the ball a second time before it has touched another
player :
• an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the ball was located when the infringement occurred.
committed (see Law 13 – Position of free kick).
For any other breach of this Act:
• the kick-off must be retaken.
Ball on the ground
A dropped ball is a way to resume play after the referee has had to temporarily interrupt
the game for any reason not mentioned in the Laws of the Game.
Procedure
The referee drops the ball on the ground at the place where it was when play was stopped at
unless play has been stopped inside the goal area in which case the referee drops the ball
on the line of the goal area which is parallel to the goal line, at the point nearest to where
the ball was when play was stopped. Play resumes as soon as the ball touches the ground.
Offenses and Penalties
The dropped ball must be replayed if:
• the ball has been touched by a player before making contact with the ground;
• the ball has left the field of play after bouncing on the ground without a player having touched it.
9. Ball in and out of play
Ball out of play
The ball is out of play when:
• he has completely crossed a goal line or a touchline, whether on the ground or in the air;
• play has been stopped by the referee.
Ball in play
The ball is live in all other situations, including when:
• he rebounds in the field of play after touching a post, the crossbar or a corner flag;
• it rebounds after touching the referee or an assistant referee on the pitch.
10. Goal scored
Goal scored
A goal is scored when the ball has completely crossed the goal line between the posts and under the bar
transversal, provided that no breach of the Laws of the Game has been previously committed by
the team that scored the goal.
Winning team
The team that scores the most goals during the match wins. When the
two teams score the same number of goals or none, the match is declared a draw.
Rules of the competition
When competition rules require a team to be declared the winner after a draw or
after a parity score at the end of a home and away confrontation, only the following procedures are
permitted:
• away goals rule;
• extensions;
• shoot to the net.
11. Offside
Offside position
Being in an offside position is not an offense in itself.
A player is in an offside position if:
• he is closer to the opposing goal line than the ball and the penultimate
opponent.
A player is not in an offside position if he is:
• in his own half of the pitch, or
• at the same height as the penultimate opponent, or
• at the same height as the last two opponents.
Offense
A player's offside position should only be penalized if, at the moment the ball is touched or
played by a team mate, the player takes, in the opinion of the referee, an active part in the game by:
• intervening in the game, or
• interfering with an opponent, or
• taking advantage of this position.
No offense
There is no offside offense when a player receives the ball directly:
• on a goal kick, or
• on a throw-in, or
• on a corner kick.
Offenses and Penalties
In the event of an infringement of this Law, the referee awards the opposing team an indirect free kick which must be taken from the place where the offense was committed (see Law 13 – Position of free kick).
12. Faults and inaccuracies
Mistakes and misconduct should be penalized as follows:
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player who, recklessly, recklessly or excessively
commitment:
• kicks or attempts to kick an opponent;
• trips or attempts to trip the opponent;
• jumps on an opponent;
• charges an opponent;
• hits or tries to hit an opponent;
• pushes an opponent;
• tackles an opponent.
A direct free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if a player:
• holds an opponent;
• spits at an opponent;
• deliberately touches the ball with his hand (except the goalkeeper in his own penalty area).
The direct free kick will be taken from the place where the infringement was committed (see Law 13 – Place of execution of the
free kick).
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is awarded when one of these ten fouls is committed by a
player in his own penalty area, regardless of where the ball is at the time,
as long as it's in play.
Indirect free kick
An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if, inside its own penalty area, a
goalkeeper :
• holds the ball in hand for more than six seconds before releasing it;
• touches the ball again with his hands after releasing it, without it having been touched by another
player ;
• touches the ball with his hands on a pass deliberately kicked by a team-mate;
• touches the ball with his hands directly on a throw-in by a teammate.
An indirect free kick is also awarded to the opposing team of the player who, in the opinion of the referee:
• plays in a dangerous way;
• obstructs the progress of an opponent;
• prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his hands;
• commits other offenses not mentioned in Law 12 and for which the match is stopped in order to warn
or expel a player.
The indirect free kick will be taken from the place where the infringement was committed (see Law 13 – Place of execution of the
free kick).
Disciplinary sanctions
The yellow card is used to indicate that a player, substitute or substituted player is cautioned.
The red card is used to indicate that a player, substitute or substituted player is sent off.
A yellow card or a red card can only be shown to a player, a substitute or a player
replaced.
The referee is authorized to impose disciplinary sanctions from the moment he enters the field and
until he leaves after the final whistle.
A player who is on or off the pitch and commits a cautionable foul or
dismissal of an opponent, a teammate, the referee, an assistant referee or any other
person should be punished in accordance with the nature of the offense committed.
Faults liable to warning
A player is shown a yellow card when he:
• is guilty of unsportsmanlike behaviour;
• expresses disapproval in word or deed;
• persistently violates the Laws of the Game;
• delays the resumption of play;
• does not respect the required distance when taking a corner kick, a free kick or a
throw-in;
• enters or re-enters the field of play without the prior permission of the referee;
• deliberately leaves the pitch without the referee's prior permission.
A substitute or a player is shown a yellow card if he:
• is guilty of unsportsmanlike behaviour;
• expresses disapproval in word or deed;
• delays the resumption of play.
Fouls subject to exclusion
A player, substitute or substituted player is sent off if he:
• commits a gross fault;
• engages in violent behavior;
• spits at an opponent or any other person;
• prevents the opposing team from scoring a goal, or denies an obvious goalscoring opportunity by touching
deliberately the ball with his hand (this does not apply to the goalkeeper in his own penalty area)
repair) ;
• denies an obvious goalscoring opportunity by an opponent moving towards his goal by committing a foul
punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick;
• makes hurtful, insulting and/or rude comments or gestures;
• receives a second caution during the same match.
Any player, substitute or substituted player who has been sent off must leave the vicinity of the field of play as
than the technical surface.
13. Free Kicks
Types of free kicks
Free kicks are either direct or indirect.
Direct free kick
The ball enters the goal
• If the ball goes directly into the opposing team's goal, the goal is awarded.
• If the free kick is kicked directly into the kicking team's goal, a corner kick is
given to the opposing team.
Indirect free kick
Referee signal
The referee signals the indirect free kick by raising his arm above his head. He keeps his arm in this
position during the taking of the free kick and until the ball touches another player or is no longer
stakes.
The ball enters the goal
A goal can only be scored if the ball enters the goal after touching another player.
• If the ball goes directly into the opposing team's goal, a goal kick is awarded.
this one.
• If the free kick is kicked directly into the kicking team's goal, a corner kick is
given to the opposing team.
Procedure
For the direct free kick as for the indirect free kick, the ball must be stationary at the moment of
execution, and the kicker must not touch the ball again until it has touched another
player.
Place of execution of the free kick
Free kick in the penalty area
Direct or indirect free kick in favor of the defending team
• All players of the opposing team must be at least 9.15m from the ball.
• All players of the opposing team must be outside the penalty area until
the ball is in play.
• The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty area.
• A free kick awarded in the goal area may be taken from any point in that area.
Indirect free kick in favor of the attacking team
• All opposing team players must be at least 9.15m from the ball until it is in play, unless they are on their own goal line between the
poles.
• The ball is in play as soon as it is kicked and moves.
• An indirect free kick awarded inside the goal area must be taken from the goal area line
which is parallel to the goal line, at the point nearest to where the foul was committed.
Free kick outside the penalty area
• All players of the opposing team must be at least 9.15m from the ball until it is
be in play.
• The ball is in play as soon as it is kicked and moves.
• The free kick must be taken from the place where the fault was committed or from the place where the ball was located
when the game is interrupted.
Offenses and Penalties
If a player of the opposing team is not at the required distance when the free kick is taken:
• the free kick must be retaken.
If, when a free kick is taken by the defending team in its own penalty area, the ball
is not kicked directly out of the box:
• the free kick must be retaken.
Free kick taken by a player other than the goalkeeper
If the ball is in play and the kicker touches the ball again (other than with his hands) before it
has been touched by another player:
• an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 –
Place of execution of the free kick).
If the ball is in play and the kicker deliberately touches the ball with his hand before it has been
touched by another player:
• a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 –
Place of execution of the free kick);
• a penalty kick is awarded to the opposing team if the fault was committed in the penalty area.
repair of the performer.
Free kick taken by the goalkeeper
If the ball is in play and the goalkeeper touches the ball again (other than with his hands) before it has
been touched by another player:
• an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 –
Place of execution of the free kick).
If the ball is in play and the goalkeeper deliberately touches the ball with his hand before it
has been touched by another player:
• a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the fault was committed outside the penalty area.
goalkeeper repair. This direct free kick must be taken from the place where the fault was committed
(see Law 13 – Position of free kick);
• an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the fault was committed inside the penalty area.
goalkeeper repair. This indirect free kick must be taken from the place where the fault was committed
(see Law 13 – Position of free kick).
14. Penalty Kick
A penalty kick is awarded against the offending team, in its own penalty area.
repair and while the ball is in play, one of the ten offenses for which a direct free kick must be
granted.
A goal can be scored directly from a penalty kick.
Extra time must be awarded for any penalty kick to be taken at the end
of each regular time period or at the end of each overtime period.
Position of the ball and players
The ball :
• must be placed on the repair point.
The player taking the penalty kick:
• must be clearly identified.
The goalkeeper of the defending team:
• must remain on their goal line, facing the kicker and between the posts until the ball has been kicked.
All players other than the kicker must be:
• within the boundaries of the playing field;
• outside the penalty area;
• behind the repair point;
• at least 9.15 m from the point of repair.
Procedure
• Once the players are positioned in accordance with this Law, the referee gives the signal to shoot.
the penalty kick.
• The taker of the penalty kick must kick the ball towards the opposing goal.
• The kicker must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player.
• The ball is in play as soon as it is kicked and has moved towards the opposing goal.
When a penalty kick is taken during regular time or during normal time
additional planned at the end of the period or at the end of the match to allow its execution or its repetition, the goal
is awarded if, before passing between the posts and under the crossbar:
• the ball touches either or both posts and/or the crossbar and/or the goalkeeper.
The referee decides when the penalty kick is considered taken.
Offenses and Penalties
If the referee has given the signal for the penalty kick to be taken and, before the ball
is in play, the following situations occur:
The player taking the penalty kick breaks the Laws of the Game:
• the referee allows the penalty kick to be taken;
• if the ball enters the goal, the penalty kick must be retaken;
• if the ball does not enter the goal, the referee stops play and the match is restarted with an indirect free kick
awarded to the opposing team, at the place where the fault was committed.
The goalkeeper breaks the Laws of the Game:
• the referee allows the penalty kick to be taken;
• if the ball enters the goal, the goal is awarded;
• if the ball does not enter the goal, the penalty kick must be retaken.
A team-mate of the kicker taking the penalty kick breaks the Laws of the Game:
• the referee allows the penalty kick to be taken;
• if the ball enters the goal, the penalty kick must be taken
took of ;
• if the ball does not enter the goal, the referee stops play and the match is restarted with an indirect free kick
awarded to the opposing team, at the place where the fault was committed.
A teammate of the goalkeeper breaks the Laws of the Game:
• the referee allows the penalty kick to be taken;
• if the ball enters the goal, the goal is awarded;
• if the ball does not enter the goal, the penalty kick must be retaken.
One or more players of both teams violate the Laws of the Game:
• the penalty kick must be removed.
If after the penalty kick:
The kicker touches the ball again (other than with his hands) before it has touched another
player :
• an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 –
Place of execution of the free kick).
The kicker deliberately touches the ball with his hand before it has touched another player:
• a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 –
Place of execution of the free kick).
The ball comes into contact with a foreign body in its path:
• the penalty kick must be removed.
The ball, after being pushed back by the goalkeeper, a post or the crossbar, rebounds in
the ground where it is then hit by a foreign body:
• the referee interrupts play;
• play is restarted with a dropped ball at the place where the ball was when play was interrupted at
unless he is then inside the goal area in which case the referee leaves the ball
fall on the line of the goal area which is parallel to the goal line, at the point nearest to
where the ball was when play was stopped.
15. Throw-in
The throw-in is one of the procedures for restarting play.
When the ball entirely crosses the sideline on the ground or in the air, a touchdown is
awarded to the opposing team of the player who last touched the ball.
It is not possible to score a goal directly from a throw-in.
Procedure
At the moment of the throw-in, the kicker must:
• face the playing field;
• have, at least partially, both feet either on the sideline or outside the pitch;
• hold the ball with both hands;
• throw the ball from the back of the neck and over the head;
• Throw the ball from where it went out of bounds.
All opponents must be at least two meters away from where the re-entry is made.
touches.
The ball is in play the moment it enters the pitch.
The kicker must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player.
Offenses and Penalties
Throw-in executed by an outfield player
If the ball is in play and the kicker touches the ball again (other than with his hands) before it
has been touched by another player:
• an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 –
Place of execution of the free kick).
If the ball is in play and the kicker deliberately touches the ball with his hand before it has been
touched by another player:
• a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 –
Place of execution of the free kick);
• a penalty kick will be awarded if the foul was committed in the penalty area of
the performer.
Throw-in executed by the goalkeeper
If the ball is in play and the goalkeeper touches the ball again (other than with his hands) before it has
been touched by another player:
• an indirect free kick will be awarded to the opposing team to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13
– Place of execution of the free kick).
If the ball is in play and the goalkeeper deliberately touches the ball with his hand before it
has been touched by another player:
• a direct free kick will be awarded to the opposing team if the fault was committed outside the penalty area.
goalkeeper repair. This direct free kick must be taken from the place where the fault was committed
(see Law 13 – Position of free kick);
• an indirect free kick will be awarded to the opposing team if the fault was committed inside the area
goalkeeper repair. This indirect free kick must be taken from the place where the foul was committed.
committed (see Law 13 – Position of free kick).
If a player of the opposing team excessively distracts or interferes with the execution
throw-in:
• he will be cautioned for unsportsmanlike behaviour.
For any other violation of this Act:
• the throw-in must be restarted by a player of the opposing team.
16. Goal kick
The goal kick is one of the procedures for restarting play.
A goal kick is awarded when the ball, last touched by a player of the team who
attacks, completely crosses the goal line, whether on the ground or in the air and without a goal having been scored
in accordance with Law 10.
A goal can be scored directly from a goal kick, but only against the opposing team.
Procedure
• The ball is kicked from anywhere in the goal area by a player of the defending team.
• Players of the opposing team must remain outside the penalty area until the
ball is in play.
• The kicker must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player.
• The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty area.
Offenses and Penalties
If the ball is not kicked directly out of the box:
• the goal kick must be removed.
Goal kick taken by a player other than the goalkeeper
If the ball is in play and the kicker touches the ball again (other than with his hands) before it has
been touched by another player:
• an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 –
Place of execution of the free kick).
If the ball is in play and the kicker deliberately touches the ball with his hand before it has been
touched by another player:
• a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 –
Place of execution of the free kick);
• a penalty kick is awarded to the opposing team if the fault was committed in the penalty area.
repair of the performer.
Goal kick taken by the goalkeeper
If the ball is in play and the goalkeeper touches the ball again (other than with his hands) before it has
been touched by another player:
• an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 –
Place of execution of the free kick).
If the ball is in play and the goalkeeper deliberately touches the ball with his hands before it has
been touched by another player:
• a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the fault was committed outside the penalty area.
goalkeeper repair. This direct free kick must be taken from the place where the fault was committed
(see Law 13 – Position of free kick);
• an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the fault was committed inside the penalty area.
goalkeeper repair. This indirect free kick must be taken from the place where the fault was committed
(see Law 13 – Position of free kick).
For any other breach of this Act:
• the goal kick must be removed.
17 – Corner Kick
The corner kick is one of the procedures for restarting play.
A corner kick is awarded when the ball is last touched by a team player.
who defends, crosses the goal line entirely, whether on the ground or in the air and without a goal having been
marked in accordance with Law 10.
A goal can be scored directly from a corner kick, but only against the opposing team.
Procedure
• The ball must be positioned inside the corner arc closest to where the ball hit.
crossed the goal line.
• The corner flag cannot be removed.
• Players of the opposing team must stay at least 9.15m from the arc of the corner until
the ball is in play.
• The ball must be kicked by a player of the attacking team.
• The ball is in play as soon as it is kicked and moves.
• The kicker must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player.
Offenses and Penalties
Corner kick taken by an outfield player
If the ball is in play and the kicker touches the ball again (other than with his hands) before it has
been touched by another player:
• an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13
Place of execution of the free kick).
If the ball is in play and the kicker deliberately touches the ball with his hand before it has been
touched by another player:
• a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 –
Place of execution of the free kick).
• a penalty kick is awarded to the opposing team if the fault was committed in the penalty area.
repair of the performer.
Corner kick taken by the goalkeeper
If the ball is in play and the goalkeeper touches the ball again (other than with his hands) before it has
been touched by another player:
• an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 –
Place of execution of the free kick).
If the ball is in play and the goalkeeper deliberately touches the ball with his hands before it has
been touched by another player:
• a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the fault was committed outside the penalty area.
goalkeeper repair. This direct free kick must be taken from the place where the fault was committed
(see Law 13 – Position of free kick);
• an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the fault was committed inside the penalty area.
goalkeeper repair. This indirect free kick must be taken from the place where the fault was committed
(see Law 13 – Position of free kick).
For any other violation of this Act:
• the corner kick must be removed.
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