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Compared with 1997

Field Surface
Matches may be played on natural or artificial surfaces, according to the rules of the competition.

Dimensions
The field of play must be rectangular, The length of the touch line must be greater than the length of the goal line


 * Length:
 * minimum 90 m (100 yds)
 * maximum 120 m (130 yds)


 * Width:
 * minimum 45 m (50 yds)
 * maximum 90 m (100 yds)

International Matches

 * Length:
 * minimum 100 m (110 yds)
 * maximum 110 m (120 yds)


 * Width:
 * minimum 64 m (70 yds)
 * maximum 75 m (80 yds)

Field Markings
The field of play is marked with lines. These lines belong to the areas of which they are boundaries.

The two longer boundary lines are called touch lines. The two shorter lines are called goal lines.

All lines are not more than 12 cm (5 ins) wide.

The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line.

The centre mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of 9.15 m (10 yds) is marked around it.

The Goal Area
A goal area is defined at each end of the field as follows:

Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, 5.5 m (6 yds) from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of 5.5 m (6 yds) and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area.

The Penalty Area
A penalty area is defined at each end of the field as follows:

Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, 16.5 m (18 yds) from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of 16.5 m (18 yds) and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area.

Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made 11 m (12 yds) from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them. An arc of a circle with a radius of 9.15 m (10 yds) from each penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area.

Flagposts
A flagpost, not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) high, with a non-pointed top and a flag is placed at each corner.

Flagposts may also be placed at each end of the halfway line, not less than 1 m (1 yd) outside the touch line.

The Corner Arc
A quarter circle with a radius of 1 m (1 yd) from each corner flagpost is drawn inside the field of play.

Goals
Goals must be placed on the centre of each goal line.

They consist of two upright posts equidistant from the corner flagposts and joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar.

The distance between the posts is 7.32 m (8 yds) and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is 2.44 m (8 ft).

Both goalposts and the crossbar have the same width and depth which do not exceed 12 cm (5 ins). The goal lines are the same width as that of the goalposts and the crossbar. Nets may be attached to the goals and the ground behind the goal, provided that they are properly supported and do not interfere with the goalkeeper.

The goalposts and crossbar must be white.

Safety
Goals must be anchored securely to the ground. Portable goals may only be used if they satisfy this requirement.

1
if the crossbar becomes displaced or broken, play is stopped until it has been repaired or replaced in position. If a repair is not possible, the match is abandoned. The use of a rope to replace the crossbar is not permitted. If the crossbar can be repaired, the match is restarted with a dropped ball at the place where the ball was located when play was stopped.

2
Goalposts and crossbars must be made of wood, metal, or other approved material. Their shape may be square, rectangular, round or elliptical and they must not be dangerous to players.

3
Stuff about advertising.

4
More stuff about advertising

5
Stuff about logos.

6
A mark may be made off the field of play, 9.15 metres (10 yds) from the corner arc and at right angles to the goal lines, to ensure that this distance is observed when a corner-kick is being taken.

7
Stuff about artificial turf

8
Where a technical area exists, it must meet the requirements approved by the International F.A. Board, which are contained in this publication

Qualities and Measurements
The ball is:


 * spherical
 * made of leather or other suitable material
 * of a circumference not more than 70 cm (28 ins) and not less than 68 cm (27 ins)
 * not more than 450 g (16 oz) in weight and not less than 410 g (14 oz) at the start of the match
 * of a pressure equal to 0.6 - 1.1 atmosphere (600 - 1100 g/cm2) at sea level (8.5 lbs / sq in)

Replacement of a Defective Ball
If a ball burst or becomes defective during the course of a match:


 * the match is stopped
 * the match is restarted by dropping the replacement ball at the place where the ball first became defective

If the ball bursts or becomes defective whilst not in play at a kick-off, goal kick, corner kick, free kick, penalty-kick, or throw-in:


 * the match is restarted accordingly

The ball may not be changed during the match without the authority of the referee.

1
In competition matches, only footballs which meet the minimum technical requirements stipulated in Law 2 are permitted for use.

STUFF ABOUT LOGOS

2
STUFF ABOUT NO ADVERTISING.

Players
A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than eleven players, one of whom is the goalkeeeper. A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than seven players.

Official Competitions
Up to a maximum of three substitutes may be used in any match played in an official competition under the auspices of FIFA, the Confederations or the member Associations.

The rules of the competition must state how many substitutes may be nominated, from three up to a maximum of seven.

Other Matches
In national A team matches, up to a maximum of six substitutes may be used.

In all other matches, a greater number of substitutes may be used, provided that:


 * the teams concerned reach agreement on a maximum number
 * the referee is informed before the match

If the referee is not informed, or no agreement is reached before the commencement of the match, no more than six substitutes are allowed.

All Matches
In all matches the names of the substitutes must be given to the referee prior to the start of the match. Substitutes not so named may not take part in the match.

Substitution Procedure
To replace a player by a substitute, the following conditions must be observed:


 * the referee is informed before any proposed substitution is made
 * a substitute only enters the field after the player being replaced has left and after receiving a signal from the referee
 * a substitute only enters the field of play at the halfway line and during a stoppage in the match
 * a substitution is complete when the substitute enters the field of play
 * from that moment, the substitute becomes a player and the player he has replaced ceases to be a player
 * a player who has been replaced takes no further part in the match
 * all substitutes are subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the referee, whether called upon to play or not

Changing the goalkeeper
Any of the other players may change places with the goalkeeper, provided that:


 * the referee is informed before the change is made
 * the change is made during a stoppage in the match

Infringements / Sanctions
If a substitute enters the field of play without the referee's permission:


 * play is stopped
 * the substitute is cautioned, shown the yellow card and required to leave the field of play
 * play is restarted with an indirect free kick at the place the ball was located when play was stopped

If a player changes places with the goalkeeper without the referee's permission before the change is made:


 * play continues
 * the players concerned are cautioned and shown the yellow card when the ball is next out of play

For any other infringements of this Law:


 * the players concerned are cautioned and shown the yellow card

Restart of Play
If play is stopped by the referee to administer a caution:


 * the match is restarted with an indirect free kick, to be taken by a player of the opposing team from the point where the ball was located when play was stopped.

Players and Substitutes Sent Off
A player who has been sent off before the kick-off may only be replaced by one of the named substitutes. A named substitute who has been sent off, either before the kick-off or after play has started, may not be replaced.

1
Subject to the overriding conditions of Law 3, the minimum number of players in a team is left to the discretion of national associations. The Board is of the opinion, however, that a match should not continue if there are fewer than seven players in either team.

2
The coach may convey tactical instructions to the players during the match and he must return to his position after giving these instructions. All officials must remain within the confines of the technical area, where such an area is provided, and they must behave in a responsible manner.

Safety
A player must not use equipment or wear anything which is dangerous to himself or another player (including any kind of jewellery).

Basic Equipment
The basic compulsory equipment of a player comprises the following separate items:


 * a jersey or shirt if undergarments are worn, the colour of the sleeve should be the same main colour as the sleeve of the jersey or shirt
 * shorts if thermal undershorts are worn, they are of the same main colour as the shorts
 * stockings
 * shinguards
 * footwear

Shinguards

 * are covered entirely by the stockings
 * are made of a suitable material (rubber, plastic, or similar substances)
 * provide a reasonable degree of protection

Goalkeepers

 * each goalkeeper wears colours that distinguish him from the other players, the referee and the assistant referees

Infringements / Sanctions
For any infringement of this Law:


 * play need not be stopped
 * the player at fault is instructed by the referee to leave the field of play to correct his equipment
 * the player leaves the field of play when the ball next ceases to be in play, unless he has already corrected his equipment
 * any player required to leave the field of play to correct his equipment does not re-enter without the referee's permission
 * the referee checks that the player's equipment is correct before allowing him to re-enter the field of play
 * the player is only allowed to re-enter the field of play when the ball is out of play

A player who as been required to leave the field of play because of an infringement of this Law and who enters (or re-enters) the field of play without the referee's permission is cautioned and shown the yellow card.

Restart of Play
If play is stopped by the referee to administer a caution:


 * the match is restarted by an indirect free kick taken by a player of the opposing side, from the place where the ball was located when the referee stopped the match.

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'''Players must not reveal undershirts that contain slogans or advertising. The basic compulsory equipment must not contain any political, religious or personal statements.'''


 * A player removing his jersey to reveal slogans or advertising will be sanctioned by the competition organiser. The team of a player whose basic compulsory equipment contains political, religious or personal slogans or statements will be sanctioned by the competition organiser or by FIFA.
 * Jerseys must have sleeves.

The Authority of the Referee
Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game in connection to the match to which he has been appointed.

Powers and Duties
The Referee:


 * enforces the Laws of the Game
 * controls the match in co-operation with assistant referees and, where applicable, with the fourth official
 * ensures that the ball meets the requirements of Law 2
 * ensures that the players' equipment meets the requirements of Law 4
 * acts as timekeeper and keeps a record of the match
 * stops, suspends, or terminates the match, at his discretion, for any infringements of the Laws
 * stops, suspends, or terminates the match because of outside interference of any kind
 * stops the match if, in his opinion, a player is seriously injured and ensures that he is removed from the field of play. An injured player may only return to the field of play after the match has restarted
 * allows play to continue until the ball is out of play if a player is, in his opinion, only slightly injured
 * ensures that any player bleeding from a wound leaves the field of play. The player may only return on receiving a signal from the referee, who must be satisfied that the bleeding has stopped
 * allows play to continue when the team against which an offence has been committed will benefit from such an advantage and penalises the original offence if the anticipated advantage does not ensue at that time
 * punishes the more serious offence when a player commits more than one offence at the same time
 * takes disciplinary action against players guilty of cautionable and sending-off offences. He is not obliged to take this action immediately but must do so when the ball next goes out of play
 * takes action against team officials who fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner and may at his discretion, expel them from the field of play and its immediate surrounds
 * acts on the advice of assistant referees regarding incidents that he has not seen
 * ensures that no unauthorised persons enter the field of play
 * restarts the match after it has been stopped
 * provides the appropriate authorities with a match report which includes information on any disciplinary action taken against players, and/or team officials and any other incidents that occurred before, during or after the match

Decisions of the Referee
The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with the play are final.

The referee may only change a decision on realising that it is incorrect or, at his discretion, on the advice of an assistant referee, provided that he has not restarted play or terminated the match.

1
REFEREES NOT LIABLE FOR ANYTHING

2
In tournaments or competitions where a fourth official is appointed, his role and duties must be in accordance with the guidelines approved by the International F.A. Board, which are contained in this publication.

3
Facts connected with play shall include whether a goal is scored or not and the result of the match.

Duties
Two assistant referees are appointed, whose duties, subject to the decision of the referee, are to indicate:


 * when the whole of the ball has passed out of the field of play
 * which side is entitled to a corner kick, goal kick or throw-in
 * when a player may be penalised for being in an offside position
 * when a substitution is requested
 * when misconduct or any other incident has occurred out of the view of the referee
 * when offences have been committed whenever the assistants are closer to the action than the referee (this includes, in particular circumstances, offences committed in the penalty area)
 * whether, at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper has moved forward before the ball has been kicked and if the ball has crossed the line

Assistance
The assistant referees also assist the referee to control the match in accordance with the Laws of the Game.  In particular, they may enter the field of play to help control the 9.15 m distance.

In the event of undue interference or improper conduct, the referee will relieve an assistant referee of his duties and make a report to the appropriate authorities.

Periods of Play
The match lasts two equal periods of 45 minutes, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the referee and the two participating teams. Any agreement to alter the periods of play (for example to reduce each half to 40 minutes because of insufficient light) must be made before the start of play and must comply with competition rules.

Half-Time Interval
Players are entitled to a half-time interval

The half-time interval must not exceed 15 minutes.

Competition rules must state the duration of the half-time interval.

The duration of the half-time interval may be altered only with the consent of the referee.

Allowance for Time Lost
Allowance is made in either period for all time lost through:


 * substitution(s)
 * assessment of injury to players
 * removal of injured players from the field of play for treatment
 * wasting time
 * any other cause

The allowance for time lost is at the discretion of the referee.

Penalty Kick
If a penalty kick has to be taken or retaken, the duration of either half is extended until the penalty kick is completed.

Extra Time
Competition rules may provide for two further equal periods to be played. The conditions of Law 8 will apply.

Abandoned Match
An abandoned match is replayed unless the competition rules provide otherwise.

Preliminaries
A coin is tossed and the team that wins the toss decides which goal it will attack in the first half of the match.

The other team takes the kick-off to start the match.

The team that wins the toss takes the kick-off to start the second half of the match.

In the second half of the match the teams change ends and attack the opposite goals.

Kick-off
A kick-off is a way of starting or restarting play.


 * at the start of the match
 * after a goal has been scored
 * at the start of the second half of the match
 * at the start of each period of extra time, where applicable

A goal may be scored directly from the kick-off.

Procedure

 * all players are in their own half of the field
 * the opponents of the team taking the kick-off are at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball until it is in play
 * the ball is stationary on the centre mark
 * the referee gives a signal
 * the ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward
 * the kicker does not touch the ball a second time until is has touched another player

After a team scores a goal, the kick-off is taken by the other team.

Infringements / Sanctions
If the kicker touches the ball a second time before it has touched another player:


 * an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

For any other infringements of the kick-off procedure


 * the kick is retaken

Dropped Ball
A dropped ball is a way of restarting the match after a temporary stoppage that becomes necessary, while the ball is in play, for any reason not mentioned elsewhere in the Laws of the Game.

Procedure
The referee drops the ball at the place where it was located when play was stopped.

Play restarts when the ball touches the ground.

Infringements / Sanctions
The ball is dropped again:


 * if it is touched by a player before it makes contact with the ground
 * if the ball leaves the field of play after it has made contact with the ground, without a player touching it

Special Circumstances
A free kick awarded to the defending team inside its own goal area is taken from any point within the goal area.

An indirect free kick awarded to the attacking team in its opponents' goal area is taken from the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the infringement occurred.

A dropped ball to restart the match after play has been stopped inside the goal area takes place on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the ball was located when play was stopped.

Ball Out of Play
The ball is out of play when: —


 * it has wholly crossed the goal line or touch line, whether on the ground or in the air.
 * play has been stopped by the Referee.

Ball In Play
The ball is in play at all other times, including when:


 * it rebounds from a goalpost, crossbar or corner flagpost and remains in the field of play
 * it rebounds from either the referee or an assistant referee when they are on the field of play

Goal Scored
A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no infringement of the Laws of the Game has been committed previously by the team scoring the goal.

Winning Team
The team scoring the greater number of goals during a match is the winner. If both teams score an equal number of goals, or if no goals area scored, the match is drawn.

Competition Rules
When competition rules require there to be a winning team after a match or home-and-away tie, only the following procedures, which have been approved by the International F.A. Board, are permitted:


 * Away goals rule
 * Extra time
 * Kicks from the penalty mark

1
Only procedures to determine the winner of a match, which are approved by the International F.A. Board and contained in this publication, are permitted in competition rules.

Offside Position
It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position.

A player is in an offside position if:


 * he is nearer to his opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent.

A player is not in an offside position if:


 * he is in his own half of the field of play, or
 * he is level with the second last opponent, or
 * he is level with the last two opponents

Offence
A player in an offside position is only penalised if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by one of his team, he is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by:


 * interfering with play, or
 * interfering with an opponent, or
 * gaining an advantage by being in that position

No Offence
There is no offside offence if a player receives the ball directly from:


 * a goal-kick, or
 * a throw-in, or
 * a corner-kick

Infringements / Sanctions
For any offside offence, the referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred.

1
'''In the definition of offside position, "nearer to his opponents’ goal line" means that any part of his head, body or feet is nearer to his opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent. The arms are not included in this definition.'''

2
The definitions of elements of involvement in active play are as follows:


 * Interfering with play means playing or touching the ball passed or touched by a team-mate
 * Interfering with an opponent means preventing an opponent from playing or being able to play the ball by clearly obstructing the opponent’s line of vision or movements or making a gesture or movement which, in the opinion of the referee, deceives or distracts an opponent
 * Gaining an advantage by being in that position means playing a ball that rebounds to him off a post or the crossbar having been in an offside position or playing a ball that rebounds to him off an opponent having been in an offside position.

LAW XII: FOULS AND MISCONDUCT
Fouls and misconduct are penalised as follows:

Direct Free Kick
A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following six offences in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless, or using excessive force:


 * kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
 * trips or attempts to trip an opponent
 * jumps at an opponent
 * charges an opponent
 * strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
 * pushes an opponent

A direct free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following four offences:


 * tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball
 * holds an opponent
 * spits at an opponent
 * handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his own penalty area)

A direct free kick is taken from where the offence occurred.

Penalty Kick
A penalty kick is awarded if any of the above ten offences is committed by a player inside his own penalty area, irrespective of the position of the ball, provided it is in play.

Indirect Free Kick
[REORDERED]

An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper, inside his own penalty area, commits any of the following four offences:


 * takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with his hands, before releasing it from his possession
 * touches the ball again after it has been released from his possession and has not touched any other player
 * touches the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a team-mate
 * touches the ball with his hands after he has received it directly from a throw-in taken by a team-mate
 * [wastes time]

An indirect free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if a player, in the opinion of the referee, [commits any of the following four offences]:


 * plays in a dangerous manner
 * impedes the progress of an opponent
 * prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball with his hands
 * commits any other offence, not previously mentioned in Law 12, for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player

The indirect free kick is taken from where the offence occurred.

Disciplinary Sanctions
Only a player or substitute or substituted player may be shown the red or yellow card.

The referee has the authority to take disciplinary sanctions, as from the moment he enters the field of play until he leaves the field of play after the final whistle.

Cautionable Offences
A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card if he commits any of the following seven offences:


 * is guilty of unsporting behaviour
 * shows dissent by word of action
 * persistently infringes the Laws of the Game
 * delays the restart of play
 * fails to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick, free kick or throw-in
 * enters or re-enters the field of play without the referee's permission
 * deliberately leaves the field of play without the referee's permission

A substitute or substituted player is cautioned and shown the yellow card if he commits any of the following three offences:


 * is guilty of unsporting behaviour
 * shows dissent by word or action
 * delays the restart of play

Sending-Off Offences
A player, substitute or substituted player is sent off and shown the red card if he commits any of the following seven offences:


 * is guilty of serious foul play
 * is guilty of violent conduct
 * spits at an opponent or any other person
 * denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to a goalkeeper within his own penalty area)
 * denies an obvious goalscoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player's goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick
 * uses offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures
 * receives a second caution in the same match

A player, substitute or substituted player who has been sent off and shown the red card must leave the vicinity of the field of play and the technical area.

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[OLD DECISION 1 DELETED]

A player who commits a cautionable or sending-off offence, either on or off the field of play, whether directed towards an opponent, a team-mate, the referee, an assistant referee or any other person, is disciplined according to the nature of the offence committed.

2
The goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball by touching it with any part of his hand or arms. Possession of the ball includes the goalkeeper deliberately parrying the ball, but does not include the circmstances where, in the opinion of the referee, the ball rebounds accidentally from the goalkeeper, for example after he has made a save.

3
Subject to the terms of Law 12, a player may pass the ball to his own goalkeeper using his head or chest or knee, etc. If, however, in the opinion of the referee, a player uses a deliberate trick while the ball is in play in order to circumvent the Law, the player is guilty of unsporting behaviour. He is cautioned, shown the yellow card and an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred.

A player using a deliberate trick to circumvent the Law while he is taking a free kick, is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and shown the yellow card. The free kick is retaken.

In such circumstances, it is irrelevant whether the goalkeeper subsequently touches the ball with his hands or not. The offence is committed by the player in attempting to circumvent both the letter and spirit of Law 12.

4
A tackle, which endangers the safety of an opponent, must be sanctioned as serious foul play.

5
Any simulating action anywhere on the field, which is intended to deceive the referee, must be sanctioned as unsporting behaviour.

6
A player who removes his jersey when celebrating a goal must be cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

LAW XIII: FREE KICKS
Free kicks are either direct or indirect.

For both direct and indirect free kicks, the ball must be stationary when the kick is taken and the kicker does not touch the ball a second time until it has touched another player.

The Direct Free Kick

 * if a direct free kick is kicked directly into the opponents' goal, a goal is awarded
 * if a direct free kick is kicked directly into the team's own goal, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team

The Indirect Free Kick
The referee indicates an indirect free kick by raising his arm above his head. He maintains his arm in that position until the kick has been taken and the ball has touched another player or goes out of play.

A goal can be scored only if the ball subsequently touches another player before it enters the goal.


 * if an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the opponents' goal, a goal kick is awarded
 * if an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the team's own goal, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team

Free Kick Inside the Penalty Area
Direct or indirect free kick to the defending team:


 * all opponents are at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball
 * all opponents remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play
 * the ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty area
 * a free kick awarded in the goal area is taken from any point inside that area

Indirect free kick to the attacking team:


 * all opponents are at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball until it is in play, unless they are on their own goal line between the goalposts
 * the ball is in play when it is kicked and moves
 * an indirect free kick awarded inside the goal area is taken from that part of the goal area line which runs parallel to the goal line, at the point nearest to where the infringement occurred

Free Kick Outside the Penalty Area

 * all opponents are at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball until it is in play
 * the ball is in play when it is kicked and moves
 * the free kick is taken from the place where the infringement occurred

Infringements / Sanctions
If, when a free kick is taken, an opponent is closer to the ball than the required distance:


 * the kick is retaken

If, when a free kick is taken by a defending team from inside its own penalty area, the ball is not kicked directly into play:


 * the kick is retaken

Free kick taken by a player other than the goalkeeper
If, after the ball is in play, the kicker touches the ball a second time (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:


 * an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

If, after the ball is in play, the kicker deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:


 * a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred
 * a penalty kick is awarded if the infringement occurred inside the penalty area

Free kick taken by the goalkeeper
If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper touches the ball a second time (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:


 * an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:


 * a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred outside the goalkeeper's penalty area, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred
 * an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred inside the goalkeeper's penalty area, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

LAW XIV: THE PENALTY-KICK
A penalty kick is awarded against a team which commits one of the ten offences for which a direct free kick is awarded, inside its own penalty area and while the ball is in play.

A goal may be scored directly from a penalty kick.

Additional time is allowed for a penalty kick to be taken at the end of each half or at the end of periods of extra time.

Position of the Ball and the Players
The ball:


 * is placed on the penalty mark

The player taking the penalty kick:


 * is properly identified

The defending goalkeeper:


 * remains on his goal line, facing the kicker, between the goalposts until the ball has been kicked

The players other than the kicker are located:


 * inside the field of play
 * outside the penalty area
 * behind the penalty mark
 * at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the penalty mark

The Referee

 * does not signal for a penalty kick to be taken until the players have taken up position in accordance with the Law
 * decides when a penalty kick has been completed

Procedure

 * the player taking the penalty kicks the ball forward
 * he does not play the ball a second time until it has touched another player
 * the ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward

When a penalty kick is taken during the normal course of play, or time has been extended at half-time or full time to allow a penalty kick to be taken or retaken, a goal is awarded if, before passing between the goalposts and under the crossbar:


 * the ball touches either or both of the goalposts and/or the crossbar, and/or the goalkeeper

Infringements / Sanctions
If the referee gives the signal for a penalty kick to be taken and, before the ball is in play, one of the following situations occurs:

The player taking the penalty kick infringes the Laws of the Game:


 * the referee allows the kick to proceed
 * if the ball enters the goal, the kick is retaken
 * if the ball does not enter the goal, the referee stops play and restarts the match with an indirect free kick to the defending team, from the place where the infringement occurred.

The goalkeeper infringes the Laws of the Game:


 * the referee allows the kick to proceed
 * if the ball enters the goal, the goal is awarded
 * if the ball does not enter the goal, the kick is retaken

A team-mate of the player taking the kick infringes the Laws of the Game:


 * the referee allows the kick to proceed
 * if the ball enters the goal, the kick is retaken
 * if the ball does not enter the goal, the referee stops play and restarts the match with an indirect free kick to the defending team, from the place where the infringement occurred

A team-mate of the goalkeeper infringes the Laws of the Game.


 * the referee allows the kick to proceed
 * if the ball enters the goal, the goal is awarded
 * if the ball does not enter the goal, the kick is retaken

A player of both the defending team and the attacking team infringe the Laws of the Game:


 * the kick is retaken

If, after the penalty kick has been taken:

The kicker touches the ball a second time (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:


 * an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

The kicker deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:


 * a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

The ball is touched by an outside agent as it moves forward:


 * the kick is retaken

The ball rebounds into the field of play from the goalkeeper, the crossbar or the goalposts, and is then touched by an outside agent:


 * the referee stops play
 * play is restarted with a dropped ball at the place where it touched the outside agent

LAW XV: THE THROW-IN
A throw-in is a method of restarting play.

A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in.

A throw-in is awarded:


 * when the whole of the ball passes over the touch line, either on the ground or in the air
 * from the point where it crossed the touch line
 * to the opponents of the player who last touched the ball

Procedure
At the moment of delivering the ball, the thrower:


 * faces the field of play
 * has part of each foot either on the touch line or on the ground outside the touch line
 * uses both hands
 * delivers the ball from behind and over his head

The thrower may not touch the ball again until it has touched another player.

All opponents must stand no less than 2 meters from the point at which the throw-in is taken.

The ball is in play immediately after it enters the field of play.

Throw-in taken by a player other than the goalkeeper
If, after the ball is in play, the thrower touches the ball a second time (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:


 * an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

If, after the ball is in play, the thrower deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:


 * a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred
 * a penalty kick is awarded if the infringement occurred inside the penalty area

Throw-in taken by the goalkeeper
If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper touches the ball a second time (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:


 * an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:


 * a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred outside the goalkeeper's penalty area, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred
 * an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement inside outside the goalkeeper's penalty area, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

In an opponent unfairly distracts or impedes the thrower:


 * he is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and shown the yellow card

For any other infringement of this Law:


 * the throw-in is taken by a player of the opposing team.

LAW XVI: THE GOAL KICK
A goal kick is a method of restarting play.

A goal may be scored from a goal kick, but only against the opposing team.

A goal kick is awarded when


 * the whole of the ball, having last touched a player of the attacking team, passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, and a goal is not scored in accordance with Law 10

Procedure

 * the ball is kicked from any point within the goal area by a player of the defending team
 * opponents remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play
 * the kicker does not play the ball a second time until it has touched another player
 * the ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty area

Infringements / Sanctions
If the ball is not kicked directly into play beyond the penalty area:


 * the kick is retaken

Goal kick taken by a player other than the goalkeeper
If, after the ball is in play, the kicker touches the ball a second time (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:


 * an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

If, after the ball is in play, the kicker deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:


 * a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred
 * a penalty kick is awarded if the infringement occurred inside the kicker's penalty area

Goal kick taken by the goalkeeper
If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper touches the ball a second time (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:


 * an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:


 * a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred outside the goalkeeper's penalty area, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred
 * an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred inside the goalkeeper's penalty area, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

For any other infringement of this Law:


 * the kick is retaken

LAW XVII: THE CORNER KICK
A corner kick is a method of restarting play.

A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick, but only against the opposing team.

A corner kick is awarded when


 * the whole of the ball, having last touched a player of the defending side, passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, and a goal is not scored in accordance with Law 10

Procedure

 * the ball is placed inside the corner arc at the nearest corner flagpost
 * the corner flagpost is not moved
 * opponents remain at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the corner arc until the ball is in play
 * the ball is kicked by a player of the attacking team
 * the ball is in play when it is kicked and moves
 * the kicker does not play the ball a second time until it has touched another player

Corner kick taken by a player other than the goalkeeper
If, after the ball is in play, the kicker touches the ball a second time (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:


 * an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

If, after the ball is in play, the kicker deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:


 * a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred
 * a penalty kick is awarded if the infringement occurred inside the kicker's penalty area

Corner kick taken by the goalkeeper
If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper touches the ball a second time (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:


 * an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:


 * a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred outside the goalkeeper's penalty area, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred
 * an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred inside the goalkeeper's penalty area, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred

For any other infringement:


 * the kick is retaken