Date:         Sat, 17 Dec 2005 22:14:18 -0600
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees
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From:         Glenn R Sogge <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: Is the Ball Still in Play?
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At 09:34 PM 12/17/2005, Lawrence Savell wrote:
I think there is some confusion.  The GK is getting the ball kicked out of
her own hands by her teammate not the opponent. So there is no foul.

Also --- "girls JV high school tournament"

OK -- I plead guilty not insufficiently squinting at the text (and 
not even thinking such a play made sense but I guess we all know what 
"assume"-ing makes us ....)
....
>1. Is the ball still in play?

Yes

>2. If it crosses the goal line is it a goal or GK depending on where it
>crosses?

Not quite ... either a goal or a _corner_ kick (last touched by defender)

>3. If the ball comes out is it still in play?

?? not sure what this means but if you mean not over the goal or 
touch line, then it's still in play

>4. Finally, if it is a dead ball what is the restart?

It can be whistled dead as dangerous play by the kicker (in a 
situation involving a teammate -- remember NFHS is different than 
USSF).  This would result in an IFK going in ...  Or the whistle can 
be slow to see where the "natural restart" (or play continuing) will be ....

-- Glenn