Question Number: 16089

Kicks From The Penalty mark 7/23/2007

RE: Premier Under 17

Gavin of Andover, MN USA asks...

This question is a follow up to question 16081

Thank you for clarification. The answer was as expected [16081].

I just wanted to add that many people believe that, during a penalty shootout, when the ball is traveling away from the goal (i.e. off the post), that the attempt is over, (and do not take this type of rebound into consideration)and that this is only the case for penalty shootouts. FYI.

Thanks again,

GP

Answer provided by Referee Richard Dawson

Hi Gavin,
You are certainly welcome it is another one of the many myths of the game we try to dispell. Maybe one day those thinking that wrong way will take a moment to read the laws of the game Maybe! Cheers

Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

Hi Gavin. As is often the case, what a lot of people believe to be true is incorrect.

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

Glad to be a service. Myths, once established, are hard to dispel. One need only listen to television commentators say what the Laws of the Game mean.

Because you have had a belief in the Laws found to be, in fact, a correct belief you are hereby given special permission, by this unofficial source, to shout at the referee, who makes this mistake, once. Please use this special dispensation wisely!! I would, also, recommend you print 16081 and this answer so when you attend, a possible, disciplinary hearing the referee can be put right. Myths may be dispeled in many ways...

Regards,

Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

Yep. I have seen a keeper run up field to celebrate while ball back spins in. It certainly is a goal.