COMMON ELEMENTS OF THE EIGHT METHODS OF RESTARTING PLAY
RESTART KICK-OFF THROW-IN GOAL KICK CORNER KICK INDIRECT FREE KICK DIRECT FREE KICK PENALTY KICK DROPPED BALL
Reason for ball being out of play Start of game
Start of 2nd half
Goal scored		 Ball passed completely over touch line Ball passed completely over goal line last touched by attacking team Ball passed completely over goal line last touched by defending team Non-penal foul, misconduct, offside, and certain technical offences Penal foul, except when done by defending team in own penalty area Penal foul by defending team in own penalty area Any other temporary stoppage of the game by the referee
Where is restart taken? Centre of the field Within 1 meter of the point where the ball crossed the touch line From within goal area Quarter circle at nearest corner flag Where offence occurred (special circumstances in Law 8) Where foul occurred, with exception of penalty area (special circumstances in Law 8) Penalty mark Where ball was when play was stopped (special circumstances in Law 8)
Distance opponents must be from ball 10 yards No specific distance; may not interfere Outside penalty area 10 yards, with exception of quick kick 10 yards, or own goal line between posts, or outside penalty area, except on quick kick 10 yards or outside penalty area, with exception of quick kick 10 yards, outside penalty area and behind penalty mark No distance required
When ball is in play When ball moves forward When ball enters field When ball leaves penalty area When ball moves When ball moves, with exception of defender's kick in own penalty area When ball moves, with exception of defender's kick in own penalty area When ball moves forward When ball touches ground
Can player who receives ball directly be declared offside? Does not apply No No No Yes Yes Treat as violation of Law 14 No
Can a goal be scored directly? Yes No Yes, but only against opponent Yes, but only against opponent No Yes, but only against opponent Yes Only after ball hits ground