New Laws

[NorCalBlue]

Hmm, yes. I was confusing it with corners. My bad.

The law says this:
"A goal may be scored directly from a goal kick, but only against the opposing team; if the ball directly enters the kicker’s goal a corner kick is awarded to the opponents if the ball left the penalty area."

Currently the ball has to leave the penalty area normally to be live, so this law may have to be amended.

So why the f*ck isn't Ederson having a go? I'd love to see teams set up a wall on his goal-kicks :-)

 

[MillionMilesAway]

Surely deciding on whether the arm is in a natural position is still subjective? even with VAR nico's was deemed deliberate

Yes, probably true. Maybe they'll have a cutout they'll bring on and test ball-tracking like cricket.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Without checking on google - What happens if a player scores in his own goal from a goal kick? ( no Peaking!)

Under current laws - a retake, unless the ball somehow left the area first.

 

[hihosilva]

Under current laws - a retake, unless the ball somehow left the area first.

Its a corner to the opposing team

 

[xgorton]

Penalty's,goal keeper saves but pushes ball out no more smashing in rebound the ball is dead and goal kick awarded, Substitutes,when leaving pitch you must leave at the nearest touchline this is to stop all the time wasting (slow walking off).

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Also, keepers will only be required to have ONE foot on the goal line at penalties, not two. Not that referees pay any attention to the current rule anyway.

 

[117 M34]

What if a penalty hits the post and comes back out?

 

[dadnlad]

so the player being subbed off will stand on centre circle
start walking one way turn and walk other way

 

[manimanc]

What? Who's idea is this? The penalty thing is a farce, the game will be non contact soon.
Unbelievable Jeff.

 

[xgorton]

What if a penalty hits the post and comes back out?

Goal kick will be awarded if you hit the post.