"Our Goal is Fair Play"


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Ball Out
of Play The ball is out of play when: |
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| it has wholly crossed the goal line or touch line whether on the ground or in the air | ||
| play has been stopped by the referee | ||
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Ball In
Play The ball is in play at all other
times, including when: |
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| it rebounds from a goalpost, crossbar or corner flag post and remains in the field of play | ||
| it rebounds from either the referee or an assistant referee when they are on the field of play | ||

Copyright © 2006 Grantham & District Referees' Association
Last modified:
27 June, 2006
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