The Goalkeeper
The goalkeeper is the only player who is allowed to play in the goal area and s/he can use any
parts of the body (hand, leg, head, knee…) to prevent the ball to enter his/her goal post. S/he can
make more than 3 steps before passing the ball. Once s/he leaves the goal area, s/he becomes a
eld player and rules of eld player apply to him/her. Yet s/he cannot re-enter the goal area with the
ball. On doing so, a penalty will be awarded to the other team.
The Field player
• the eld players can only play in between the two goal areas.
• s/he is allowed to take only 3 steps with the ball.
• s/he is allowed to play only with the hands.
• if defending his/her goal by intercepting the ball inside the goal area, a penalty is awarded
to the other team.
• if attacking the other team s/he enters the other team’s goal area, a free throw is awarded
to the other team.
Goal
When? The whole part of the ball completely crosses the goal line in between the goal post.
Note: A goal can be scored from a direct free throw but not from a throw in. After a goal the
goalkeeper passes the ball to his/her partners to continue the game.
Start of the game
When? At the beginning of a match and at the beginning of second half.
How? The referee drops the ball and any member of each team tries to grasp the ball.
Throw in
When? A team plays the ball out across the touch lines.
How?
A player from the opposing team plays the ball by throwing it with the hands to a partner.
Note: The player making the throw in cannot play the ball for himself/herself.
Free throw
When? A foul is committed.
How? A player from the opposing team passes/shoots the ball from the place where the
foul was committed.
Penalty
When? A goalkeeper entering his/her goal area from the playeld with the ball
A player defending his/her area while entering the goal area
How? A player shoots from the penalty spot. (7 m from goal line)
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