LAW 15 - The Throw-in

Question 1

What happens if a ball enters the opponents goal directly from a throw in?

Answer 1

A goal kick is awarded to the opponents

Question 2

What happens if a ball enters the Throwers goal directly from a throw in?

Answer 2

A corner kick is awarded to the opponents

Question 3

What does a player have to do in a throw in regarding their hands?

Answer 3

Throw the ball with both hands from behind and OVER their head.

Question 4

What does a player have to do in a throw in regarding their legs?

Answer 4

Have part of each foot on the touchline or on the ground OUTSIDE the touchline

Question 5

How far away must the opponents stand away from a throw in?

Answer 5

at least 2 metres

Question 6

What happens if a player taking a throw in deliberately throws the ball into a opponent in order to play the ball again?

Answer 6

If not in a careless, reckless or excessive force play is continued

Question 7

Can the player taking a throw in allowed to play the ball again before it has touched another player?

Answer 7

No they are not. An indirect kick is awarded

Question 8

What can the referee do if a opponent is unfairly distracting or impeding a player taking a throw in? (such as moving closer in than the 2m limit)

Answer 8

The opponent is cautioned for unsporting behavior