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Question Number: 17601Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 10/31/2007RE: amateur Adult Tom of Kingsport, TN USA asks...This question is a follow up to question 18010 At the beginning of the game can a player punt the ball toward the goal of the defender from the center circle? Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino No. The ball must be played off the ground and it must be kicked and moved forward before it is in play. Law 8 clearly states that the ball is stationary on the center mark
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View Referee Keith Contarino profileAnswer provided by Referee Steve Montanino Nope. The ball must be kicked off the ground using a kicking motion. The ball may not be moving when it is put into play.
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