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Question Number: 15525Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 5/19/2007RE: select Other Steve of Indianapolis, IN USA asks...do all palyers, including the team kicking off have to remain in their half of the field on a kickoff until the ball is initially kicked? I have seen the kicking team advance into the other half of the field after the signal to play is given but before the ball is kicked. Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol Yes, all players must remain in their own half until the ball is kicked. Just like any other offense, the referee may decide that their movement was trifling and not worthy of a whistle.
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View Referee Gary Voshol profileAnswer provided by Referee Steve Montanino By the letter of the law all players must remain in their own half until the ball is in play. In reality there are sometimes where the movement is so minimal that there is no value in stopping play and ordering the kick-off retaken. Often, this is not the case. However if there is an inherent unfairness about what has transpired, then you'll be more apt to see a retake.
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View Referee Steve Montanino profileAnswer provided by Referee Ben Mueller Yes. If a team infrinhes, the kick should be retaken. If it persists, someone should get a caution.
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