[Football] Rules of the game

[BensGrandad]

It is now accepted practice for the kicker at the kick off to pass the ball back. The rule governing that and kicking the ball forward has been changed but has the rule stating that no man may be in the opponents half at kick off. I have never seen any reference to a change of that rule.

 

[hoveboyslim]

It is now accepted practice for the kicker at the kick off to pass the ball back. The rule governing that and kicking the ball forward has been changed but has the rule stating that no man may be in the opponents half at kick off. I have never seen any reference to a change of that rule.

The kicker can be in the opponents half, as they are now allowed to kick the ball back. All other players have to be in their own half.

 

[BensGrandad]

The kicker can be in the opponents half, as they are now allowed to kick the ball back. All other players have to be in their own half.

I realise that but where in the rules does it say the kicker may be in the opponents half. It must be written somewhere, that is all I am asking.

 

[schmunk]

http://www.thefa.com/football-rules...l-11-11/law-8---the-start-and-restart-of-play

"For every kick-off: all players, except the player taking the kick off, must be in their own half of the field of play"

 

[BensGrandad]

Thank you as that answers my question.

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

another classic

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

Otherwise the kicker-offer would have to stand in their own half [facing the opps] and kick off with a flair back-heal ....

 

[Husty]

8 pages.

 

[LamieRobertson]

8 pages.

Plus

 

[Bob!]

And.....

When a defending player shields the ball to let it go out of play without touching it, why isn't that 'ungentlemanly conduct'?

 

[pasty]

Otherwise the kicker-offer would have to stand in their own half [facing the opps] and kick off with a flair back-heal ....

But even to do that, his foot would have to cross the halfway line. It's a puzzler isn't it.

 

[ManOfSussex]

and it isn't a rule, it's a law as sanyone who sat on a county FA would know. Or perhaps not.

 

[Gazwag]

But even to do that, his foot would have to cross the halfway line. It's a puzzler isn't it.

Would it though, his foot would not be in the opposing half until his heel was completely over the half way line, his foot being on top of the ball would not therefore be in the opposing half so could roll the ball back behind him.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

another classic

Is this what happens when you get old/retire and have CHUFF ALL else to worry about?

"Bit bored, love. I think I might start a RANDOM thread on NSC. Gotta keep the old post count up, you know..."

 

[MattBackHome]

This has been a real concern for me recently - thanks for clearing it up BG.

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

BG. Did you know you can't be offside from a goal kick?

 

[McTavish]

And.....

When a defending player shields the ball to let it go out of play without touching it, why isn't that 'ungentlemanly conduct'?

Because 'ungentlemanly conduct' was removed over 20 years ago...

 

[studio150]

Pedant alert

Laws not rules

I should get out more but we've been told to stay out of the hot sun

 

[BensGrandad]

and it isn't a rule, it's a law as sanyone who sat on a county FA would know. Or perhaps not.

It is fundamental change in the playing or rather starting of the game as played at every level and in every country so the Rules should have been changed not The Laws.

 

[Bwian]

It is fundamental change in the playing or rather starting of the game as played at every level and in every country so the Rules should have been changed not The Laws.

You'd argue in an empty room.

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