The Goal Kick (16)
U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program
Grade 9 Referee Course
Small Sided and Recreational Youth Training
When is a goal kick awarded?
Crosses goal line
Last touched by attacker
No goal is scored
Procedure
Ball placed
anywhere
in
Defending
goal
area
players
outside
penalty area
Ball in play
Infringements
o Retake goal kick if ball is not kicked out of
penalty area
o Double touch = IFK to opponent (but only if
ball is outside of penalty area at second
touch)
o Retake goal kick for any other infringement
Review Question
A goal kick is awarded when the ball wholly
crosses a ______ when last touched by a
player from the attacking team.
a) Touch line
b) Goal line
Review Question
A goal kick is taken and the ball stops before
leaving the penalty area. The correct action is:
a) Award an IFK to the opposing team
b) The ball may be played by either team if it
comes to a complete stop
c) Re-take the goal kick
Review Question
During a goal kick, are all opposing players
required to be outside the penalty area until the
ball is in play?
a) Yes
b) No
Review Question
When is the ball in play from a goal kick?
a)
b)
c)
d)
When it is kicked and moves
When it leaves the goal area
When it leaves the penalty area
Not until it has been touched by a player
other than the kicker