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Question Number: 15401Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 5/6/2007RE: High School Under 17 Sarah of Franklin, Wisconsin United States asks...How many steps can a goalkeeper take before they must punt the ball? How long can they hold onto the ball for? Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller It used to be 4 steps, but that was changed. Now the keeper has 5-6 seconds to release the ball.
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View Referee Ben Mueller profileAnswer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer US high school rules, NCAA rules and International Laws say a keeper may handle the ball for six seconds. She may do what she wishes during that period of time.
Regards,
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View Referee Chuck Fleischer profileAnswer provided by Referee Steve Montanino They may take as many steps as they can fit into six seconds, so long as they release the ball prior to the end of the six seconds.
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