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Question Number: 25653Law 9 - The Ball in and out of Play 10/23/2011RE: Say Under 8 Jim Janszen of Cinti, OH USA asks...A goalkeeper makes a save, but his legs and feet are clearly out of bounds but the ball remains in bounds. Does goalkeeper maintain possession or should there be a corner kick awarded? Answer provided by Referee Jason Wright All that ever matters is where the ball is. If the smallest sliver of the ball is still above the line, then the ball is still in play.
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View Referee Jason Wright profileAnswer provided by Referee Joe McHugh Hi Jim
It is the position of the ball that counts not the position of the player. The goalkeeper could be over the line with just his hands on the ball inside the penalty area and the ball is still in play.
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View Referee Joe McHugh profileAnswer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham Play continues. It is all about the position of the ball.
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