Question Number: 16734

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/16/2007

RE: AYSO U10 Under 10

Danny of Torrance, CA USA asks...

Inside the box, if the ball is on the ground, and the goalie has his two hands on the top of the ball - not holding it, but kind of trapping it down on the ground, can it be kicked away?

Thank You.

Answer provided by Referee Richard Dawson

Hi Danny,
if the keeper has any part of hand or arm resting against the ball trapping it on the ground the ball CANNOT be played legally and any attempt is an infringment be it PIADM for INDFK or a DFK for kicking or attempting to kick!
Keep in mind that a ball can come to rest against or be partially trapped then slightly bobbled inthose cases the ball if free and clear of contact even by a little bit that ball is contestable.
Cheers

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Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

No. A finger on the ball between the ground is considered control. He may not be challenged then.

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Answer provided by Referee Michelle Maloney

Absolutely not! And any player who does try to dislodge the ball from the keeper once she has it pinned to the ground as you describe needs to see a direct free kick for kicking or attempting to kick, along with the distinct possibility of a caution for unsporting behavior.

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