Goal Kick
Rules & RegulationsA restart of play when the ball goes out of bounds over the goal line, last touched by an attacker.
Related Terms in Rules & Regulations
Back Pass
A pass made by a player back to their own goalkeeper. The keeper cannot pick up the ball if it was kicked intentionally by a teammate.
Handball
A foul committed when a player (other than the GK in the box) touches the ball with their arm or hand.
Red Card
Shown by the referee to dismiss a player from the field for serious misconduct. The player cannot be replaced.
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