Question Number: 17565

Law 10 - Method of Scoring 10/28/2007

RE: U9 Travel Team Under 9

Rich of Brookline, MA USA asks...

Can a defensive player dribble the ball across midfield and pass the opponents defensive and score a goal?

Answer provided by Referee Richard Dawson

Rich,
any of the 22 players on the field including the keepers can dribble the ball and score a goal. Being defensive minded and always staying back is a choice or a coaching decision!
Cheers

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Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

Unless your local U-little rules have some modification about where players may go, this is completely legal. Good play!

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Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

It all depends on his skill. Some players can and some can't accomplish this feat. The Laws do not prohibit it, however some coaches do. Even some leagues may prohibit this. Please check with your league.

Regards,

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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

I don't know; CAN he? He certainly MAY if able

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