Law 15 – The Throw-in
Infringements/Sanctions
 

If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:

  • a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred outside the goalkeeper’s penalty area, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred * (see page 3)

  • an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred inside the goalkeeper’s penalty area, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred * (see page 3)

If an opponent unfairly distracts or impedes the thrower:

  • he is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and shown the yellow card.

For any other infringement of this Law:

  • the throw-in is taken by a player of the opposing team.

 

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