[Football] Proposed rule change

[Is it PotG?]

'Keepers should not be allowed to touch the ball outside the box.

Will stop the 'sweeper keepers', stopping the game becoming too compressed and these free kicks in the midfield taken by the custodian will have to stop, making a defender track back.

Opens the game up imho.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

You want to prohibit moments like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KejwqhLDeOs

It's a no from me.

 

[Frutos]

No from me, for the reasons expressed above.

 

[Taybha]

The ref gets absolutely poleaxed in that video so i guess he'll be voting yes

 

[Wellesley]

I think it could make the game more exciting, so a yes from me.

 

[TomandJerry]

A no from me, watch the video!

 

[Stat Brother]

In fairness to the OP, Jimmy didn't touch the ball outside the box.

 

[studio150]

Stupid idea

 

[Foul Play Rocks]

Just watched the above video. It’s a No from me.

 

[Eggman]

Rene Higuita will not like this.

 

[Stat Brother]

How about doing away with offside, causes more trouble than it's worth and playing rush goalie.

 

[portslade seagull]

What would the penalty be if they did a red card ?

 

[cheshunt seagull]

Not keen on this. Apart from taking free kicks as described keepers leaving is often risky which makes it interesting. Situations like; charging out to clear a ball before a forward has a one on one (fun if they misjudge it); being sent up for late corners; or maybe just looking for a better view of a firework display over Bristol.

 

[jonny.rainbow]

As heading the ball is potentially very harmful, I would like to see it banned and replaced with the Superman Punch.

Laws of the game: Superman Punch
1. A player may punch the ball in any part of the field except the six yard box.
2. A goal may be scored directly from a Superman Punch.
3. Players punching the ball must have their punching hand fully clenched and the other arm held across the body.
4. Two feet must be off the ground before making contact with the ball.
5. Players must indicate their intention to Superman Punch the ball in advance by announcing verbally using the phrase ‘Here comes the Super’, ‘Peeee-unching’ or ‘Fisting’.
6. Referees will indicate a foul punch by raising one arm, clenching their fist with the back of their hand facing the offending player and slowly moving the hand side to side.

 

[Official Old Man]

How about doing away with offside, causes more trouble than it's worth and playing rush goalie.

Pair of gloves in the net and the person wearing them can use his/her hands. 11 outfield players.
Or in other words, it's a no from me.

 

[Baldseagull]

As heading the ball is potentially very harmful, I would like to see it banned and replaced with the Superman Punch.

Laws of the game: Superman Punch
1. A player may punch the ball in any part of the field except the six yard box.
2. A goal may be scored directly from a Superman Punch.
3. Players punching the ball must have their punching hand fully clenched and the other arm held across the body.
4. Two feet must be off the ground before making contact with the ball.
5. Players must indicate their intention to Superman Punch the ball in advance by announcing verbally using the phrase ‘Here comes the Super’, ‘Peeee-unching’ or ‘Fisting’.
6. Referees will indicate a foul punch by raising one arm, clenching their fist with the back of their hand facing the offending player and slowly moving the hand side to side.

7. Player wishing to perform superman punch must don cape, and underpants over shorts

 

[Motogull]

I'd rather ban 'keepers from taking the ball to the far side of the goal for a goal kick. Schmeical especially really was a tit doing that.

 

[Nixonator]

Chilavert wouldn't have been pleased.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Nope. Will screw up the offside rule entirely and have teams playing hoofball to their fastest player.

 

[Boys 9d]

That will stop keepers coming into the opposition box for free kicks in the last few minutes - or will it ?