Question Number: 27057

Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 12/7/2012

RE: 7 Other

If a k.o doesn't go forwards what is the outcome re-take or f.k to opposing team?

Retake the kickoff. The ball was never put into play.

Hi Terence
At a kick off the ball has to be kicked forward to be put into play. As the ball is not in play the kick off is retaken properly.

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