Sunday, April 18, 2010

14th and 15th Rule

14. Penalty Kicks:
Penalty kicks are conceded when a defended player fouls or commits handball inside the 18 yard box (commonly known as the penalty box). It's important to know that not all offences inside the penalty box are punished with a penalty kick. For example, if a player commits dangerous play inside his own penalty box, the referee will award an indirect free kick from the place that the offence occurred.

When the penalty kick is taken, the only two players in the 18 yard box are the penalty taker and the defending team's goalkeeper. Everyone else must sit outside the box and can only move towards the ball once it is kicked. So if the penalty is saved by the goalkeeper or strikes the bar, a player could run from the edge of the box and gain possession.

15. The Throw In:

When the ball goes out of play on the side lines, the opponent of the player who last touched the ball will take a throw in. The throwing method has to follow some rather strict rules; otherwise the referee might dictate a throw in for the other team. The player taking the throw must keep his feet outside the side line, with the sole on the ground and the actual throw must be executed with the ball over the thrower's head.

1 comment:

  1. Thamer,
    I have really enjoyed reading your blogs this past semester about soccer. Your knowledge of the game is very thorough. One suggestion I would make is to check your grammar. Kenya suggested we make an appointment at the learning center. When you are close to finishing your portfolio go to the center and have them look it over for you.
    Keith

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