Question Number: 15030

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 3/23/2007

RE: Rec/Comp Adult

Chris Giebner of Tampa, FL USA asks...

A ball is deliberatily kicked back (or thrown-in) from a defender to his keeper in the box. The keeper uses his foot to flick it to has head and then heads it into his hands. Illegal, right?

Answer provided by Referee Richard Dawson

YES illegal INDFK out if inside his PA a DFK if out side his PA! Nothing changes from the fact he received the ball DIRECTLY from a throw in or deliberately kicked to him by a teammate,
what he chooses to do to juggle the ball is fine until he decides to use his hands! Cheers

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Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

Yes, contrary to the Laws. Been that way [the kick to] since 1993. From a throw-in entered the Law in 1997.

Regards,

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Answer provided by Referee Debbie Hoelscher

Yes. Not only an infringement, but possibly misconduct for unsporting behavior -- trying to circumvent the laws of the game. As Ref Dawson points out, he can juggle to his heart's content, but may not use his hands to control the ball once he's received directly from his teammate.

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Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

Absolutly! He has touched ball with hands before it has touched another player.

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