Question Number: 23510

Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 6/20/2010

RE: comp Under 15

alec of amarillo , tx randall asks...

If you hit the ref with the ball and it goes out of bounds who gets the ball?

Answer provided by Referee Michelle Maloney

Since the ball left the field last touched by the player who threw the ball, the throw-in, corner kick, kick off or goal kick will be taken by the other team. The referee doesn't count as a 'player' for purposes of any of the Laws.

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Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi Alec
The restart is awarded against the team that touched the ball last. The referee and assistants are just part of the field of play.

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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

The other team

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