Question Number: 15341

Law 16 - Goal Kick 4/30/2007

RE: Professional

Michele Sharkey of Sydney, NSW Australia asks...

How many players can the defending team have in their box shen a goal kick out is taken

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

If you mean their penalty area or goal area the answer is eleven. If you mean the area bounded by the goal line and the net affixed to the goal the answer is zero.

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Answer provided by Referee Steve Montanino

11.

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Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

As many as they want. Attackers are not allowed in penalty area until ball leaves the penalty area fully.

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