Rule 9 – Ball In and Out
of Play
Overview
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Ball in or Out of Play
Drop Ball
Temporary Suspension
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Rule 9 – Ball In and Out
of Play
Ball In and Out of Play
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Out of play when completely crossed goal line
or touchline;
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whether on the ground or in the air.
FIELD
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FIELD
OUT
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Rule 9 – Ball In and Out
of Play
Ball In and Out of Play
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Ball in play all other times including:
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Rebounds goal post, crossbar or corner flag,
Touches official on field,
Until referee sounds whistle,
Drop ball touches ground,
Player has left field in normal course of play and
plays ball on the field.
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Rule 9 – Ball In and Out
of Play
Ball In and Out of Play
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Sound whistle when ball out of play or foul
As soon as ball in position to play, may be
played without a second whistle.
Second whistle required for
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Penalty kick
Substitution
Caution
Disqualification
Injury
Encroachment
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Rule 9 – Ball In and Out
of Play
Drop Ball
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Restart with Drop Ball when:
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Ball simultaneously kicked out
Ball becomes deflated
No team in possession when game temporarily
suspended (injury or unusual situation)
Simultaneous fouls of the same degree
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Rule 9 – Ball In and Out
of Play
Drop Ball
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Location of Drop Ball
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Where the ball became dead, unless:
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In the goal area – On the goal area line parallel to the goal
line nearest the location of the ball when play was stopped.
Simultaneously kicked out – Five (5) yards inside the field.
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Rule 9 – Ball In and Out
of Play
Drop Ball
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How Taken
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Dropped by official at waist level
Between two opponents
Other players anywhere as long as not interfering
Players involved in drop ball may not be considered
offside
Ball not in play until it touches the ground
PENALTY – retake drop ball. If persistent, may
caution
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Rule 9 – Ball In and Out
of Play
Temporary Suspension
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If one team is clearly in possession of the ball,
restart with IFK where ball was when play was
stopped.
If no clear possession, drop ball
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