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	Goal kick - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A goal kick is awarded to the defending team when the ball leaves the field of play by wholly crossing the goal line (either on the ground or in the air) without a goal having been scored, having been last touched by an attacking player.
		A goal may be scored directly from a goal kick, but only against the opposing side (i.e.
		A player may not be penalised for being in an offside position direct from a goal kick.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Goal_kick (240 words)

	Drop kick - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Drop kicks have exceptionally been up to 60-70 metres long in the past in rugby, though being able to perform a 50 metre drop kick is considered a significant achievement.
		The only execution of the drop kick in recent years in the NFL was by Doug Flutie, reserve quarterback of the New England Patriots, against the Miami Dolphins on January 1, 2006 for an extra point after a touchdown.
		The kick was considered a drop kick and it led to a change of possession and the team that punted regained possession of the ball.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Drop_kick (1250 words)

	Bubble Chamber Football Rules
		Goal kicks must be rolled in the same manner as throw-ins from the side line.
		If the goal keeper has the ball in the area other than for a goal kick (for example, after a save or backpass), he may either roll the ball out of the area or he may place the ball on the ground and kick it.
		When a free kick or corner is taken, opponents must stand three yards away from the ball, unless it is within three yards of the defending side's goal area, in which case they may stand on the edge of the area.
	bison.ph.bham.ac.uk /~miller/Bubble/rules.htm (715 words)

	Goal kick's and Corners (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		When the attacking team kicks the ball out of play across the defending team's goal line, the defending team puts the ball back into play by means of a goal kick.
		The ball is placed in front of the defending team's goal within the goal area and is kicked away from the goal by a defender to restart play.
		As for corner kicks: When the defending team causes the ball to go out of play across their own goal line, the attacking team puts the ball back into play by means of a corner kick.
	www.angelfire.com /co/uninsane/goal.html (240 words)

	Goal Kick Law 16
		A goal kick is one method of restarting play when the ball has left the field of play and has travelled beyond the boundary lines.
		As soon as the Referee has indicated a goal kick, he should start moving backwards to a new position near the centre of the field of play, in readiness to observe any fouls in the drop zone when the goal kick is being taken.
		Law 17 (The Corner Kick) says that a corner kick is awarded when the whole of the ball, having last touched a player of the defending team, passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, and a goal is not scored in accordance with Law 10 (The method of Scoring).
	www.carosi.freeserve.co.uk /corshamreferee/goalkick.htm (5872 words)

	Glossary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Goal Area The area directly in front of the goal, 6 yards x 12 yards, from which all goal kicks are taken.
		The kick is taken from anywhere within the half of the goal area closer to where the ball went out of bounds.
		The kick is taken from a spot 12 yards in front of the goal and no player except the kicker and the goalkeeper, who must be stationary with both feet on the goal line, may be within the penalty area until the kick is taken.
	www.bangorsoccerclub.org /glossary.htm (1048 words)

	Rules Foot Ball Sports Played in India
		When a player is taking a direct or an indirect free kick outside his own penalty area, all of the opposing players are at least 10 yards from the ball, until it is in play, unless they are standing on their own goal line between the goal post.
		Any indirect free kick awarded to the attacking team within its opponents goal area was taken from that part of the goal area line which runs parallel to the goal line, at the point nearest to where the offence was committed.
		A penalty kick is taken from the penalty mark and when it is being taken, all players with the exception of the player taking the kick, properly identified, and the opposing goal keeper, is within the field of play but outside the penalty area, and at least 10 yards from the penalty mark.
	www.webindia123.com /sports/football/rules.htm (954 words)

	LAW 16 - The Goal Kick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		A goal may be scored directly from a goal kick, but only against the opposing team.
		A goal kick is awarded when, the whole of the ball, having last touched a player of the attacking team, passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, and a goal is not scored in accordance with Law 10.
		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.
	www.schombergsoccerclub.com /rules/minirules/law16_goalkick.htm (425 words)

	Hope College Intramural Sports
		Goal kicks occur when the ball crosses the endline (not scoring), last touched by the offender.
		Goal kicks are kicked from the corner of the goal area.
		Substitutions occur on your team’s throw-in, unless the other team is also subbing, or on a goal kick, a corner kick, or after a goal.
	www.hope.edu /student/development/intra/rules/msoc.html (654 words)

	Kick-It 3v3 Soccer Shootout \| Rules
		If a player in their defensive half kicks the ball across the midline and the ball hits another player (offensive or defensive) and the ball goes in the goal, a goal will be awarded.
		If a ball is kicked from the defensive half and is not touched before the ball rests in the goal, a goal kick is awarded to the defensive team.
		Penalty kicks are direct kicks taken from the center of the mid-line with all players (on both teams) behind the mid-line.
	www.kickit3v3.com /Rules.aspx (2346 words)

	UNI
		At the moment of the kick, all players with the exception of the goalkeeper and the player taking the kick shall be inside the playing court, outside the goal area and at least 10 feet behind the line of the ball.
		A goal may not be scored directly from a kick-in or a ball deflecting off a player in the goal box area and into the goal.
		When the ball contacts the wall behind the goal, either in the air or on the ground, having last been touched by a player of the attacking team, the ball shall be put in play by a member of the defending team by a goal kick.
	www.uni.edu /wellrec/intramural/indoorsoccer.htm (1596 words)

	Law 13 FAQ
		However, if it is inside the defenders' goal area, the ball is placed on the six yard line (running parallel to the goal line) at the point closest to the infraction.
		If defender is closer than these requirements when the kick is taken, the referee may decide to retake the kick and possibly caution the player for either failing to respect the required distance of a free kick.
		For example, a coach may want to encourage distance on a free kick from within the kicking team's penalty area, a quickly taken short pass within the defensive third, a long diagonal cross from the middle third, and go with a practiced set piece in the attacking third.
	www.ucs.mun.ca /~dgraham/lotg/law13.html (2356 words)

	Rugby football - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Set-pieces of the union code include the scrum, where packs of opposing players push against each other for possession, and the lineout, where parallel lines of players from each team, arranged perpendicular to the touch-line (the side line) attempt to catch the ball thrown from touch (the area behind the touch-line).
		A try (at goal) involves grounding the ball (touching the ball to the ground) over the goal line at the opponent's end of the field.
		Three different types of kick at goal can score points: the goal kick after a try has been awarded (which if successful becomes a conversion); the drop kick; and the penalty kick.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rugby_football (2402 words)

	LAW 13. KICK AT GOAL AFTER A TRY
		A period of one minute between the indication of intention to kick at goal and the actual kick is well inside the zone of "undue delay".
		Shouting by the defending team during a kick at goal should be treated as misconduct and, if no goal is scored, another kick should be allowed without the charge.
		The kick must be taken with the ball which was in play unless the referee decides that the ball is defective.
	www.uidaho.edu /clubs/womens_rugby/RugbyRoot/rugby/Rules/LawBook/law13.html (492 words)

	Law 16 FAQ
		A goal kick is the way that play is restarted when the ball, having last touched a player of the attacking team, passes over the goal line and a goal is not scored according to Law 10.
		The kick is taken by the defending team at any point within their own goal area.
		For example, if a player other than the keeper takes a goal kick which is then blown back into the penalty area by the wind, or which hits the referee and bounces back in, the keeper may safely pick up the ball.
	www.ucs.mun.ca /~dgraham/lotg/law16.html (1254 words)

	How to Set Up a Goal Kick - eHow.com
		Goal kicks are awarded when an offensive player knocks the ball past the goal line and out of bounds.
		If the kicker touches the ball with his or her hands before another player touches the goal kick, a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team at the point of the infraction.
		A penalty kick is awarded if the infraction occurred in the penalty area (unless the kick was made by the goalkeeper, which then results in an indirect free kick for the opposing team).
	www.ehow.com /how_3314_set-goal-kick.html (335 words)

	Soccer Dictionary-Tips-Terms
		On adult sized fields the Goal Box extends six yards from the Goal and Goal Line into the field and for this reason it is sometimes referred to as the "Six".
		The kicked ball may not be touched again by anyone on either team until it clears the Penalty Box and the other team must stay outside the Penalty Box until the ball clears the Penalty Box.
		A goal kick is kind of like having the ball on your own 5-yard line in American football, you're glad to have the ball but if you turn it over you can be in trouble.
	www.soccerhelp.com /Soccer_Tips_Dictionary_Terms_G.shtml (1401 words)

	FMGamer Forums -> Goal-Kick
		Goal Kick is now a fairly well established FM site with a nice core of good members.
		Well in my opinion Goal Kick is one of the most friendly FM communities there is. This mainly due to it being a close knit community.
		Goal Kick also now has its own data update which I believe can be considered one of the best on the scene.
	www.fmgamer.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=205 (835 words)

	Tell Me About: The Goal Kick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		A goal kick is a set play that occurs when the attacking team kicks the ball out of bounds over the endline (the line behind the goal) of their opponent.
		The general rule regarding goal kicks is that the ball must travel all the way out of the penalty box area before anyone else from either team can touch it.
		Finally, using the goalkeeper to take the goal kick allows the defenders to play closer to the midline of the field rather than closer to their goal, thereby forcing the opposing attackers to do the same or else be caught in the offside trap.
	www.ussoccerplayers.com /resource_center/for_coaches/464924.html (487 words)

	Soccer Law 16 The Goal Kick
		If, after the ball is in play, the kicker touches the ball a second time (except with his hands) before it has touched another player an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred.
		If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper touches the ball a second time (except with his hands) before it has touched another player an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred.
		An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred inside the goalkeepers penalty area, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred.
	www.vuvuzela.com /soccerworldcup/soccerlaw16.htm (454 words)

	MSA Sports Tournament 2004 Soccer Rules
		Unlimited substitutions may be made during any goal kick, the substituting team's corner kick, the substituting team's throw-in, when a goal is scored, when an injured player is being attended to on the field, and when a player is cautioned or disqualified.
		During a goal kick the ball is not regarded as in play until it leaves the penalty area.
		In case of body contact in the goal area between an attacking player and the opposing goalkeeper not in possession of the ball, the referee, as judge of intention, shall stop the game if, in his or her opinion, the action of the attacking player was intentional.
	www.nova.edu /IMAN/tournRs.html (2535 words)

	Soccer Rules - Law 16 - Goal-kick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		A goal shall not be scored direct from such a kick.
		Players of the team opposing that of the player taking the goal- kick shall remain outside the penalty-area until the ball has been kicked out of the penalty-area.
		When a goal-kick has been taken and the player who has kicked the ball touches it again before it has left the penalty-area, the kick has not been taken in accordance with the Law and must be retaken.
	www.wsoccer.com /history_and_rules/law16.htm (223 words)

	Laws of the Game 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		the whole of the ball, having last touched a player of the attacking team, passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, and a goal is not scored in accordance with Law 10.
		The ball is kicked from any point within the goal area by a player of the defending team.
		The ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty area.
	www.fifa.com /en/laws/Laws16_01.htm (136 words)

	Ask a Referee
		And if the free kick was taken from within the team's own penalty area and did not leave the area before it was blown into the goal, the kick is retaken -- because it was never in play.
		It also states that "if a direct free kick is kicked directly into the teams' own goal, a corner kick is awarded." Under Law 16, a goal can be scored off a goal kick, making it a direct free kick; but the ball MUST pass beyond the penalty area.
		The team kicking the goal kick wanted a rekick, as the ball did not clear the penalty are and therefore go into play; the attacking team demanded a corner kick.
	www.drix.net /jim.html (2210 words)

	AHFSH Parents Guide-Soccer Rules
		A goal may not be scored from an indirect kick until the ball has been played or touched by a second player of either team.
		A goal kick restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (outside the goal posts) and is last touched by an attacker.
		A corner kick restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (outside the goal posts) and is last touched by a defender.
	www.ahfsh.org /parents/parrules.htm (864 words)

	RIT Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreation\| Intramurals \| Game Rules \| Indoor Soccer
		The method of restart is an indirect kick for the first four cases and a goal kick if the attacking team kicks it out or a corner kick the defending team kick it out for the last three.
		A goal kick is awarded when the offensive team kicks the ball behind the net or hits any part that warrants out of bounds behind the goal.
		A corner kick is awarded when the defensive team kicks the ball behind the net or hits any part that warrants out of bounds behind the goal.
	www.rit.edu /~311www/intramurals_gamerules_indoorsoccer.php3 (1692 words)

	Goal Scoring Opportuinity
		Denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity involves any offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick - and this includes obstruction (impedance) where the restart is always an indirect free kick and never a penalty kick.
		One way for a Referee to monitor an oncoming possible denial of a goal scoring opportunity, is whilst the attacking player is making his way towards the opponents goal, think in your mind, "yellow, yellow, red, red, yellow" to correspond with the varying direction that the attacker is moving with the ball towards the goal.
		If the ball was inside the goal are when play was stopped, the dropped ball is taken from that part of the goal area line that runs parallel to the goal line, at the point nearest to where the ball was located when play was stopped.
	www.carosi.freeserve.co.uk /corshamreferee/scoropp.htm (7329 words)

	BBC Sport Academy
		A goal kick is a great way of rewarding your team after scoring a try.
		The team has the chance to "convert" a kick at goal for two further points.
		The kick is taken from a point level with where the try was scored.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sportacademy/bsp/hi/rugby_league/rules/scoring/html/goal_kick.stm (79 words)

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