Question Number: 13431

Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 8/1/2006

RE: Grade 7 Adult

Michael D of sterling heights, mi usa asks...

What does the law say regarding inanimate objects. That is, what is the proper call and restart after the ball hits a bird, or a water bottle which the keeper has too close to the net, or even a sub/fan who touches the ball while it is still in the field of play

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

Michael this is the proverbial outside agent kind of thing. Dropped ball subject to the special circumstances of Law 8. I, for one am surprised you made it to grade 07 without that little bit of knowledge firmly lodged in your bag.

Regards,

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Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

Drop ball at spot of ball when we stopped play.

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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

Ball interferred with by outside agent, play is stopped. restart with dropped ball at point of infraction, except if a bird hits it then wear it lands or reasonably close, all subject to special circumstances of law 8

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