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by Gameboy42 on September 10th, 2003

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With which parts of the body is it legal to hit the ball for a regular player (not a goalie)?

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  • by jscott23 on October 7th, 2003

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    Every player on the field of play except the goalkeeper inside of his/her own penalty area may play the ball with any part of the body except the hands and arms. The top of the shoulder, head, chest, torso and legs are all allowed contact with the ball. The penalty for violation of this rule is a direct free kick from the spot of the infraction, except if that infraction is committed by the defending team inside its own penalty area, and then the result is a penalty kick.

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    • i thought part of the arm (upper?) could touch the ball, so long as it wasn't on purpose. but, it's been a few years since i've played.

      zee-ster

      by zee-ster on March 5th, 2007

    • No it can't it is a hand ball

      Dark Man 10

      by Dark Man 10 on August 30th, 2008

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