Question Number: 16802

Law 13 - Free Kicks 9/20/2007

RE: Rec Under 15

Kelly of Orange Park, FL Clay asks...

HOW MANY PLAYES CAN BE IN SIDE THE GOAL BOX ON A GOAL KICK?

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

ELEVEN

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Answer provided by Referee Richard Dawson

Actually all 22 could be only the 11 defenders are suppossed to be!
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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

All 11 on the team taking the kick are allowed inside the goal area or the penalty area at the taking of a goal kick although they may not touch the ball before it leaves the penalty area

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