What exactly are the rules regarding when the goalkeeper is allowed to use his hands? Is it an illegal touch if the entire ball is outside the box? Does it have to do with where the goalie’s feet are? I know that he can’t use them when the ball is passed back to him from a teammate with their foot. I think that’s right. Now I’m questioning it. 😃

@eddiebear60

3 ай бұрын

If any part of the ball touches the line, the gk can touch the ball when played by the opposing team. He can’t pick up the ball if a teammate kicks it to him. He can pick up the ball if it is played by a teammate’s head, knee or chest in a natural form, or on a deflected shot coming off the teammate’s leg or foot.

@johnnydropkicks

3 ай бұрын

@@eddiebear60 Thanks, Eddie. Just one more question: You said if any part of the ball touches the line the goalkeeper can pick it up. What if the ball is over the line but five feet off the ground? Thanks again.

@eddiebear60

3 ай бұрын

@johnnydropkicks He can touch the ball if it’s touching or within the boundary, above and on the carpet.

@johnnydropkicks

3 ай бұрын

@@eddiebear60 Got it. Thanks again.