Question Number: 27748

Law 11 - Offside 9/11/2013

RE: Rec Under 12

Tony boris of Pottsville, Pa, 17901 America asks...

I know that there is no offsides on a goal kick per FIFA rule 11, but does the same rule apply off a goalie punt? Defenders are at mid-field goalie punts the ball the offense get behind the defenders and receives the ball when it hits the ground.
Thank you Tony

Answer provided by Referee Jason Wright

Tony,

A player can be offside directly from a goalie's punt.

When a goalie is holding the ball, the ball is still in play. The only exceptions from offside are when the ball is received directly from a goal kick, corner kick or throw in. Not the goalie's punt.

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Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi Tony
Yes the ball is in play and it is the same as receiving it any other way from a team mate.
The exception would be from a goal kick as a player cannot be offside from any out of play restart such as a throw in, corner kick or goal kick.

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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

No. A punt is a live ball and there is nothing in Law 11 that forbids an offside infraction if a player in offside position becomes actively involved in play

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