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Question Number: 18345Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 2/7/2008RE: 4 Adult Andrew Worthington of Winsford, England asks...Has the rule been changed regarding the goal keeper only being allowed to hold the ball for 6 seconds Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino No. The keeper has 6 seconds to release the ball once he takes possession of it with his hands
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View Referee Keith Contarino profileAnswer provided by Referee Gary Voshol This provision has been in the Laws for almost 10 years now, and remains in effect.
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View Referee Gary Voshol profileAnswer provided by Referee Michelle Maloney No change, but do remember the 6 seconds should only be counted from the point where the goalkeeper is up and able to distribute the ball into play. The purpose is to prevent the wasting of time, and the referee has some discretion here.
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Read other Q & A regarding Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct The following questions were asked as a follow up to the above question...See Question: 18398 -
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