Question Number: 17222

Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 10/9/2007

RE: select Under 13

Katlin of Owatonna , minnesota United States asks...

After one team scoers and the other team starts with the ball can they score off the free kick?

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

Yes, and on a goal kick as well. Same with a corner kick.

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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

The free kick in this instance is a kick-off and yes, a team may score directly from a kick-off and any other free kick other than an indirect free kick.

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Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

Yes, a goal can be scored on a kickoff.

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