12. Penalty-kick 12a) Penalty kicks can be awarded during a Small Sided Soccer game.


12b) If an infraction occurs within the Penalty AREA, a penalty kick will be awarded (to be taken from the penalty spot). If a penalty spot is not marked the referee will determine where the penalty kick will be taken from. Penalty kicks are taken 8yds away from the goal.


12c) All players must be outside the penalty area and behind the ball 13. Goal Kicks


(This is the only time the Retreat Line comes into play)


13a) A goal kick is a method of restarting the play when the ball, having last touched a player of the attacking team, passes across the end line, but not into the goal.


13b) At the taking of a goal kick, all opponents shall be behind the retreat line until the ball has been passed/kicked into play and touched by a teammate.


13c) If the player taking the goal kick plays or touches the ball a second time before it has been played or touched by another player, the player will be awarded a do-over.


14d) A goal may be scored directly from a goal kick but only against the opposing team.


13e) In Small Sided Soccer, – Any player can take a goal kick from the defending team. This restart MUST be a kick from the penalty area with the ball being stationary on the ground. (A drop kick, punt or throws will not be allowed as a restart for a goal kick)


14. Corner-Kick


14a) When the whole of the ball has crossed the goal-line, either on the ground or in the air, excluding that portion between the goal-posts, having last been played or touched by a member of the defending team, a corner-kick shall be awarded to the attacking team.


14b) The corner-kick shall be taken from the within the corner-arc nearest to where the ball crossed the goal line. All opponents shall be not less than 6 yards (5.5m) from the ball until it has been kicked. The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves.


14c) If the player taking the corner-kick plays or touches the ball a second time before it has been played or touched by another player, a free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team.


14d) If from an intentional back pass from a team mate the GK picks up the ball a free kick willbe awarded to the opposition from the place the offense occurred.


15. The Goalkeeper


15a) The goalkeeper is the only player allowed to use their hands to handle the ball in the penalty area. 15b) The goalkeeper cannot handle the ball outside the penalty area.


15c) If the goalkeeper handles the ball outside the penalty area, a free kick will be awarded to the attacking team and taken at the location where the offence occurred.


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