Question Number: 18283

Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 1/23/2008

RE: recreation Under 12

Can a goal be scored directly from a kick-off or does it need to touch another player first?

According to Law 8, The Start and Restart of Play, a goal may be scored directly from the kick-off. No intervening touch is necessary.

Yes, a goal may be scored directly from a kick-off. Ball does NOT have to touch another player

You may score it directly.

A goal may be scored directly from a kick off. Been that way since 1997.

Regards,

Yes it can.

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