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Question Number: 16077Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 7/20/2007RE: rec Adult mike of hatboro, pa asks...When do you consider the goalie to be in possession of the ball so that an opposing player can not still legally challenge for the ball. For example, goalie is stretched out in front of the net with one hand on top of the ball away from thier body, are they in possession? Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller It takes 1 finger with control of the ball to be considered possession. In the situation you describe, I would say that the keeper has possession. It is hard to say for sure without seeing it live though.
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View Referee Ben Mueller profileAnswer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer Law 12, International FA Board Decision 2
The goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball by touching
it with any part of his hand or arms. Possession of the ball includes
the goalkeeper deliberately parrying the ball, but does not include the circumstances where, in the opinion of the referee, the ball rebounds accidentally from the goalkeeper, for example after he has made a save.
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