Question Number: 14063

Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 10/7/2006

RE: Under 12

Brad of RSM, CA USA asks...

On the kick off can the ball initially be sent backwards or must it go forward before being directed up field

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

The ball is in play when it is kicked and moved forward. Two free kicks are like this: kick-off and penalty kick.

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Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

Must go forward or its a rekick.

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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

The ball must be kicked and moved forwards. Only the kick off and penalty kick require the ball to move forward. Any other free kick and the ball is in ply when it is kicked and moves escept when coming out of the penalty area in which case it has to clear the penalty area.

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Answer provided by Referee Nathan Lacy

I am in agreement with the above responses. One more voice added to the din. All the best,

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