Question Number: 10313

Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play

RE: FIFA

Romes of , asks...

Hello everyone,..Can a goalkeeper participate in a dropped ball restart?..Thanks

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

Yes, there no restrictions on who or how many players may be around when the ball is dropped to restart play. ..Regards,

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Answer provided by Referee Dawson

Hi Romes, .absolutely and if that drop is inside his own penalty area he can use his hands .In fact keepers are often the only one present in many cases. The law does not state how many players or even if an opponent is required. Cheers

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