Football Game Rules
Chapter 1 Playing Field
1. Size The playing field must be rectangular, and the length of the sideline must be longer than The length of the goal line. Length 90-120 meters (100-130 yards), width 45-90 meters (50-100 yards).
2. International competition: Length 100-110 meters (110-120 yards), width 64-75 meters (70-80 yards).
3. Field markings: The playing field is marked with lines. These lines serve as the boundaries of each area in the field and should be included in the area. The two longer boundary lines are called sidelines, and the two shorter lines are called goal lines. All lines must be no more than 12 cm (5 inches) wide. The playing field is divided into two halves by the center line. Make a center mark at the midpoint of the center line of the field and draw a circle with a radius of 9.15 meters (10 yards) from the center mark.
4. Goal areas The goal areas are at both ends of the field and are defined as follows: Draw two lines perpendicular to the goal line 5.5 meters (6 yards) from the inside of each goal post. These lines extend 5.5 meters (6 yards) into the playing field and are connected by a line parallel to the goal line. The area formed by these lines and the goal line is the goal area.
5. Penalty penalty area The penalty area is at both ends of the field and is stipulated as follows: draw two lines perpendicular to the goal line 16.5 meters (18 yards) from the inside of each goal post. These lines extend 16.5 meters (18 yards) into the playing field and are connected by a line parallel to the goal line. The area formed by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area. A penalty kick point is set 11 meters (12 yards) from the midpoint of each penalty area equidistantly between the goal posts. Outside the penalty area, draw an arc with a radius of 9.15 meters (10 yards) from each penalty spot.
6. Flagpole: A flat-topped flagpole of no less than 1.5 meters (5 feet) is erected at each corner of the venue, with a small flag tied to it. Flagpoles may also be set up at both ends of the center line and not less than 1 meter (1 yard) beyond the sideline
7. The corner kick arc is within the playing field, 1 meter (1 yard) away from each corner flagpole. ) draws a quarter circle for the radius.
8. Goals The goals must be placed in the center of each goal line. They consist of two vertical posts equidistant from the corner flagpole and a horizontal beam connecting their tops. The distance between the two posts is 7.32 meters (8 yards), and the distance from the lower edge of the beam to the ground is 2.44 meters (8 feet). Both goalposts and crossbar have the same width and thickness not exceeding 12 cm (5 inches). The goal line is the same width as the goal posts and crossbar. The goal net can be attached to the goal and the ground behind the goal, and should be properly propped up so as not to interfere with the goalkeeper. The goal posts and crossbar must be white.
9. Safety The goal must be firmly fixed on the ground. Only if this requirement is met can a mobile goal be used.
10. International Football Council Resolution
Resolution 1: If the crossbar is displaced or broken, the game should be stopped until it is repaired and reset. If repair is not possible, terminate the game. Ropes are not permitted in place of beams. If the crossbar can be repaired, play shall be resumed with a dropped ball from the spot where the ball was when play was stopped.
Resolution 2: Goal posts and crossbars must be made of wood, metal or other approved materials. Its shape can be square, rectangular, round or oval and must not pose a hazard to team members.
Resolution 3: From the time the team enters the playing field to leaving the field at the end of the first half, and from re-entering the field in the second half to the end of the game, any commercial advertisements, whether physical or graphic, are not allowed to appear in the game. On the field and field equipment (including the goal net and the ground within the goal net). In particular, no advertisements may appear on the goal, goal net, or corner flags, nor may any ancillary equipment (such as cameras, microphones, etc.) be installed.
Resolution 4 As stated in Resolution 3, reproductions, whether physical, of representative emblems or designs of FIFA, confederations, national associations, leagues, clubs or other groups during competitions Whether it is graphics or text, it is prohibited to appear on the playing field and field equipment (including the goal net and the ground inside the goal net).
Resolution 5 is outside the playing field, 9.15 meters (10 yards) from the corner kick arc. And make a mark perpendicular to the goal line to ensure that the defenders can comply with the prescribed distance when taking corner kicks.
Chapter 2 Ball
1. Mass and Measurement Round; made of leather or other suitable material; circumference not longer than 70 cm (28 inches) ), not less than 68 centimeters (27 inches); weight at the start of the competition not more than 450 grams (16 ounces), not less than 410 grams (14 ounces); pressure at sea level equal to 0.6-1.1 atmospheres (600 -1100 g/cm2, 8.5-15.6 lbs/in2)
2. Replacement of bad ball If the ball breaks or is damaged during the game: stop the game; use the replacement ball in the place where the original ball broke Points restart play with a dropped ball.
If the ball is broken or damaged during a dead ball such as a kick-off, goal kick, corner kick, free kick, penalty kick or throw-in: the game shall be restarted according to the corresponding regulations.
The ball may not be changed during the game without the permission of the referee.
3. Resolution of the International Football Council
Resolved that only footballs that meet the minimum technical requirements specified in Chapter 2 of the Rules may be used in the game.
In competitions sponsored by FIFA and confederations, the ball used must bear one of the following three marks: a. Official "FIFA Approved" mark; b. Official "FIFA Produced" logo; c. Proven "International Match Ball Standard".
Printing these marks on the ball indicates that the ball has been officially tested and meets the special technical requirements specified at each level. The minimum technical requirements for the ball are stated in Chapter 2 of the Rules. These special requirements relating to each level must be agreed to by FIFA. Relevant testing agencies must also obtain approval from FIFA. Competitions held by national football associations can require the use of balls that meet one of the above three logos. Other game balls must comply with the requirements of Chapter 2 of the Regulations.
Resolution 2: In competitions sponsored by FIFA, continental federations and national associations, no commercial advertisements are allowed to appear on the ball except the logo of the competition and competition organizer and the manufacturer's trademark. Contest regulations may limit the size and number of such signs.
Chapter 3 Number of Players
1. There should be two teams participating in a game, and each team should have no more than 11 players on the field, among whom must be There is a goalkeeper. If any team has less than 7 players, the game cannot start.
2. Formal matches In official matches hosted by FIFA, Continental Confederation or National Association, up to 3 substitutes can be used in each match. The competition schedule should state how many substitutes may be nominated, from 3 to a maximum of 7. < /p>
●Notify the referee before the game. If the referee is not notified before the start of the game or the participating teams do not reach any agreement, the number of substitutes that can be used shall not exceed 3.
4. All games In all games, the list of substitutes must be submitted to the referee before the start of the game. Unnominated substitutes may not participate in the game.
5. Substitution procedure Substitute players must comply with the following regulations:
●The referee should be notified before substituting;
●The substitute player leaves the field after the substituted player , and can only enter the playing field after receiving the referee's signal;
●Substitute players can only enter the field from the center line when the game stops;
●When the substitute players enter the playing field, that is, The substitution procedure has been completed;
●From then on, the substitute becomes the on-field player, and the substituted player is terminated as the on-field player;
●The player who was substituted shall not participate in the game again.
●The referee has the right to exercise authority over all substitutes regardless of whether they are on the field or not.
6. To change the goalkeeper, any player on the field can change positions with the goalkeeper, and the following provisions are:
●Notify the referee before changing positions;
● Swap positions when play is stopped.
7. Violation/Penalty If a substitute enters the playing field without the permission of the referee:
●Stop the game;
●Give the substitute a warning A yellow card will be shown and ordered to leave the playing field;
●The game will be restarted with a dropped ball from the location where the ball was when the game was stopped.
If a player changes positions with the goalkeeper without the referee's permission:
●The game continues;
●The player concerned will be warned when the ball becomes dead. and showed a yellow card.
For any other violation of this rule: the player concerned will be warned and shown a yellow card.
Restart the game: If the referee stops the game to issue a warning, the opponent's player will restart the game by kicking an indirect free kick at the location where the ball was when the game was stopped
Players and substitutes are ordered to be fined Out: A player is sent off before kick-off and can only be replaced by one of the nominated substitutes. A nominated substitute shall not be substituted if he is sent off, either before kick-off or after the start of the match.
8. Resolution of the International Football Council
Resolution 1: In accordance with the conditions stated in Chapter 3 of the Rules, the minimum number of remaining players on a team shall be determined by the national association. However, the Board of Directors considers that if any team has less than 7 players, the game will not continue.
Resolution 2: The coach can convey tactical instructions to the players during the game. He and other officials must be within the designated technical area and be responsible for their actions.
Chapter 4 Team Equipment
1. Safety Team members shall not use or wear equipment or any objects (including various jewelry).
2. Basic equipment The basic equipment required by the team members is: sports tops; shorts - if tight-fitting underwear is worn, it must be the same color as the main color of the shorts; socks; shin pads; football shoes.
3. The shin guards must be fully covered by protective socks; made of appropriate materials (rubber, plastic or other similar materials); and provide an appropriate degree of protection.
4. Goalkeeper The color of each goalkeeper’s clothing must be different from other players, referees and assistant referees.
5. Violation/Penalty For any violation of this rule:
●The game does not need to be stopped;
●After the referee points out that there is a problem with the equipment of the player on the field , the player should leave the playing field to adjust the equipment;
●Unless the player has adjusted the equipment, he should leave the playing field when the game stops and the ball is dead;
●Leave the playing field Players who have adjusted their equipment are not allowed to re-enter the field without the referee's permission;
●The referee must check the players' equipment before allowing the players to return to the field;
●Players can only enter the game when the ball is dead.
A player who leaves the playing field due to violation of the above rules and enters (or re-enters) the playing field without the referee's consent will be warned and shown a yellow card.
Restart the game If the referee stops the game and executes a warning: the opponent's player will restart the game by kicking an indirect free kick at the location where the ball was when the game was stopped.
Chapter 5 Referees
1. The power of referees. Each game is controlled by a referee, who is appointed with full power to execute Contest Rules Relevant to the Contest.
2. Authority and Rules
●Enforce the competition rules;
●Control the game with the assistant referees and when there is a fourth official;
●Ensure that any game ball complies with the requirements of Chapter 2 of the Rules;
●Ensure that player equipment complies with the requirements of Chapter 4 of the Rules;
●Record the game Time and competition results;
●Stop, postpone or terminate the competition due to violation of the rules;
●Stop, postpone or terminate the competition due to external interference;
●If If he thinks a player is seriously injured, he will stop the game and ensure that he is removed from the playing field;
●If he thinks a player is only slightly injured, he will allow the game to continue until the ball becomes dead;
●Ensure players leave the playing field when they are injured and bleeding. The player can return to the field after receiving nursing care and the bleeding stops, and can return to the field after receiving the referee's signal;
●When a team is fouled and can make a profit according to favorable terms, the game is allowed to continue. If the expected "benefit" does not occur at that moment, the original foul will be awarded;
●When a player commits more than one foul at the same time, the more serious foul will be punished;
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●The referee does not have to immediately punish the players who can be warned and sent off, but they must do so when the game becomes dead;
●To punish players who are irresponsible for their actions The team officials may impose sanctions and may expel them from the playing field and surrounding areas as appropriate;
●For situations that they did not see, they may make penalties based on the opinions of the assistant referees;
●Ensure that unauthorized persons are not allowed to enter the playing field;
●Restart the game after it is stopped;
●The players and the ball will be greeted before, during or after the game. Disciplinary actions and other incidents conducted by team officials are submitted to the appropriate authorities in game reports.
3. Referee’s decision: The referee’s decision based on the facts related to the game is final. The referee may change a truly incorrect decision based on his own judgment or the opinion of the assistant referee only before the game is restarted.
4. International Football Council Resolution
Resolution 1
Referees (also applicable to assistant referees or fourth officials) are not legally responsible for the following situations: Responsibility for:
Any injury to players, officials or spectators;
Any damage to any property;
or any loss caused to any person, club, company, association or similar body in connection with the maintenance, conduct and control of the match in the ordinary course of events. This can include:
The referee decides whether the game will proceed based on the playing field and surrounding conditions or the influence of weather;
Decides to cancel the game due to various reasons;
Determine the equipment used in the game and its fixation, including goal posts, crossbars, corner flagpoles and game balls;
Decide whether to stop the game due to the influence of the spectators or any problems in the auditorium;< /p>
Decide whether to stop the game and allow the injured player to be removed from the playing field for treatment;
Decide to require or insist on requiring the injured player to be removed from the playing field for treatment;
Decide whether the player May wear certain clothing or equipment;
Determine (within the scope of their duties) whether anyone (including team or stadium officials, security officials, photographers or other press representatives) will be allowed to be present at the game Near the field;
A decision made by a referee in accordance with the rules of the competition or in accordance with the rules or regulations established by FIFA, confederations, national associations or federations for the game.
Resolution 2
The role and responsibilities of the fourth official appointed in a championship or league must be in accordance with the regulations approved by the International Football Council consistent.
Resolution 3
Facts related to the game should include whether the goal was scored and the result of the game.
Chapter 6 Assistant Referees
1. Responsibilities
Two assistant referees should be appointed for each game. Responsibilities (as decided by the referee) shall indicate:
When the ball as a whole has crossed the playing field;
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When a player in an offside position can be penalized;
When a substitution of a player is required;
When an inappropriate behavior occurs outside the referee's sight or any other event.
2. Assistance The assistant referee should also assist the referee in controlling the game in accordance with the competition rules. If an assistant referee interferes excessively or performs inappropriately for the game, the referee may relieve him or her of his duties and submit the report to the relevant department.
Chapter 7 Game Time
1. Game Time The game is divided into two halves, each half lasts 45 minutes. Exceptions may be made under special circumstances subject to the consent of the referee and both parties. Any agreement to change game time (such as reducing each half to 40 minutes due to lack of light) must be made before the game begins and must be in accordance with competition regulations.
2. Halftime break Players have the right to take a halftime break. Intermission shall not exceed 15 minutes. Competition regulations must state the duration of half-time breaks. Half-time breaks can only be changed with the referee's consent.
3. Deduction of lost time The following time lost in each half of the game shall be deducted:
Substitution of players;
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Removal of injured players from the playing field for treatment;
Delay of time;
Any other reasons.
Lost time will be deducted according to the referee’s judgment.
4. Penalty kicks At the end of each half or the first half of the decisive period, extended time should be allowed to execute penalty kicks.
5. Decisive period The competition regulations may stipulate that two more halves of equal time will be played. The provisions of Chapter 8 of the Rules also apply.
6. Suspended competition Unless otherwise provided in the competition regulations, the suspended competition shall be restarted.
Chapter 8 The game starts and restarts
1. Preparation By tossing a coin, the team that guesses correctly determines the offensive direction of the first half of the game. The other team kicks off the game. The team that guesses correctly kicks off the game in the second half. In the second half of the game, the two teams exchanged playing fields.
2. Kick-off is a way to start and restart the game: at the beginning of the game; after a goal is scored; at the beginning of the second half; at the beginning of the two halves of the deciding period . A kick-off can result in a direct field goal.
Procedure
All players are within their own half;
Opposing players of the kicking team should be at least 9.15 meters (10 yards) away from the ball until The game is in progress;
The ball should be placed on the center mark;
The referee gives the signal;
The game is over when the ball is kicked and moves forward Proceed;
The kickoff player may not touch the ball again before it has been touched by another player.
After a team scores a goal, the other team kicks off.
Violation/Penalty
If the kick-off player touches the ball again before another player touches the ball, the opposing team shall take an indirect free kick at the place where the foul occurred.
For other fouls in the kick-off procedure, the kick-off shall be restarted.
3. Drop ball Drop ball is a method of restarting the game after the game needs to be suspended due to reasons not mentioned in the competition rules.
Procedure
The referee drops the ball where the ball was when the game was stopped. The game restarts when the ball touches the ground.
Violation/Penalty
Redrop the ball: *If the ball is touched by a player before touching the ground; *If the ball leaves the playing field without being touched before touching the ground.
4. Special circumstances *A free kick awarded to the defending team in its goal area can be kicked from anywhere in the goal area.
An indirect free kick awarded to the attacking team within its opponent's goal area shall be taken from the goal area line parallel to the goal line nearest to where the foul occurred.
After the game is suspended, the ball is dropped on the goal area line parallel to the goal line closest to the point in the goal area where the ball was when the game was stopped, and the game is restarted.
Chapter 9 Game Progress and Dead Ball
1. The game
The game becomes dead ball
The game will be played under the following circumstances The ball becomes dead
When the ball completely crosses the goal line or sideline whether on the ground or in the air;
When the game has been stopped by the referee.
2. The rest of the game is in progress, including:
The ball bounces back into the playing field from the goal post, crossbar or corner flagpole;
The ball bounces off the referee or assistant referee on the playing field.
Chapter 10 Victory Methods
1. A goal is scored when the ball as a whole crosses the goal line between the goal posts and under the crossbar and has not previously been Violation of the rules of the competition results in a goal being scored.
2. The winning team. The team that scores more goals in the game is the winner. If both teams have an equal number of goals but neither team scores a goal, the game will be a draw.
3. Competition regulations The competition regulations should indicate whether a tie-breaker period or other steps agreed by the International Football Council will be used to determine the winner of the game if the game ends in a draw.
Chapter 11 Offside
1. Offside position It is not a foul in itself for a player to be in an offside position.
A player is in an offside position: a player is closer to the opponent's goal line than the ball and the last second opponent player.
The player is not in an offside position: he is within his own half; he is level with the last second opponent player; he is level with the last two opponent players.
2. A player who commits an offside position will be judged to be offside only if the referee believes that he is "involved" in the actual game under the following circumstances at the moment when a member of the same team kicks or touches the ball. Offside foul:
Interfering with the game;
Interfering with the opponent's players;
Taking advantage of the offside position.
3. No foul. If a player receives the ball directly from the following situations, there is no offside foul: goal kick; throw-in; corner kick.
4. Violation/Penalty For any offside foul, the referee shall award an indirect free kick to the opponent at the place where the foul occurred.
Chapter 12 Fouls and Improper Conduct
1. In the opinion of the direct free kick referee, if a player plays carelessly, recklessly or uses excessive A direct free kick will be awarded to the opponent for any of the following six fouls:
Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent;
Tripping or attempting to trip an opponent ;
Jumping towards an opponent's player;
Colliding into an opponent's player;
Hitting or attempting to hit an opponent's player;
Pushing an opponent's player; < /p>
If a player commits any of the following four fouls, a direct free kick is also awarded to the opponent:
When an opponent is intercepted in order to gain control of the ball, a direct free kick is awarded to the opponent. Touching the opponent's player before the ball;
Pull the opponent's player;
Spit at the opponent's player;
Intentional handball (excluding the goalkeeper in his own penalty area) .
A direct free kick is taken at the place where the foul occurred.
2. Penalty kick No matter where the ball is during the game, if a player violates any of the above ten fouls in his own penalty area, he shall be awarded a penalty kick.
3. Indirect free kick
If the goalkeeper commits any of the following five fouls in his own penalty area, an indirect free kick will be awarded to the opponent:
When the hand controls the ball, walk more than four steps before releasing the ball;
After releasing the ball, touch the ball with your hand again without being touched by other players;
Use Touching a ball intentionally kicked to him by a member of the same team;
Touching a throw-in ball thrown directly by a member of the same team;
Delaying time.
The referee will also award an indirect free kick to the opponent if the player:
The action is dangerous;
Obstruct the opponent's player ;
Prevent the opponent's goalkeeper from serving the ball from his hands;
Violate any other foul not previously mentioned in Chapter 12 of the Rules, and stop the game and be warned or sent off.
An indirect free kick is taken at the place where the foul occurred.
4. Disciplinary Sanctions
Warnable Fouls
If a player violates any of the following seven laws, he will be warned and shown a yellow card:
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Committed unsportsmanlike conduct;
Dissent by words or actions;
Continued violation of the rules;
Delaying the restart of the game; < /p>
Not retreating from the prescribed distance when play is restarted with a corner kick or free kick;
Entering or re-entering the playing field without permission from the referee;
Not Deliberately leaving the playing field with permission from the referee.
Senial foul
If a player violates any of the following seven laws, he will be sent off and shown a red card:
Serious foul;
Violence;
Spitting at an opponent or any other person;
Destroying an opponent's goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity with intentional handball (not including the goalkeeper in one's own penalty area);
Using a foul that may be awarded as a free kick or penalty kick to destroy an obvious goal-scoring opportunity moving towards one's own goal;
Use offensive, insulting or abusive language;
Get a second warning in the same game.
International Football Council Resolution Resolution 1: During the game, if the goalkeeper throws the ball or attempts to throw the ball to an opponent's player in his own penalty area, he will be awarded a penalty kick.
Resolved that the second player, whether on or off the playing field, or directly against an opponent, team member, referee, assistant referee or other person, commits an act that warrants a warning or a penalty. , will be punished according to the nature of the foul.
Decision 3: When the goalkeeper touches the ball with any part of his arm, he is considered to have control of the ball. This control includes the goalkeeper intentionally blocking the ball with his arm, but does not include the referee deeming the ball to have accidentally bounced off the goalkeeper's arm, such as after the goalkeeper saves the ball. If the goalkeeper holds the ball with his hands or arms for more than 5-6 seconds, it will be considered a delay.
Resolution 4 According to the provisions of Chapter 12 of the Rules, players can pass the ball to the goalkeeper with their head, chest and knees. However, if the referee considers that the player deliberately set up a scam by taking advantage of the rules during the game, he is guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct and will be warned and an indirect free kick will be taken by the opponent at the place where the foul occurred. When a free kick is taken, if a player takes advantage of the rules and deliberately sets up a scam, he will be warned and shown a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct, and the free kick will be re-taken. In this case, it has nothing to do with whether the goalkeeper subsequently touches the ball with his hands. The foul is mainly caused by the player's attempt to take advantage of the letter and spirit of Chapter 12 of the Rules.
Resolution 5: Any action that endangers the safety of the opponent by intercepting the ball from behind shall be considered a serious foul.
Resolution 6: Feinting attempts to deceive the referee anywhere on the field must be sanctioned as unsportsmanlike conduct.
Chapter 13 Free kicks
1. Types of free kicks Free kicks are divided into two types: indirect free kicks and direct free kicks.
Whether it is a direct or indirect free kick, the ball must be placed firmly when the ball is kicked. The kicking player may not touch the ball again before it has been touched by another player.
Direct free kick
If a direct free kick is kicked directly into the opponent's goal, it will be scored.
If a direct free kick is kicked directly into our own goal, a corner kick will be awarded to the opponent.
Indirect free kick signal: When the referee awards an indirect free kick, he should raise one arm above his head and maintain this posture until the ball is touched by any other player or becomes dead after being kicked.
The ball goes into the goal: A goal can be scored only when the ball touches another player before entering the goal.
If an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the opponent's goal, it will be deemed a goal kick.
If an indirect free kick is kicked directly into our own goal, a corner kick will be awarded to the opponent.
2. The position of the free kick. A free kick in the penalty area is an indirect or direct free kick of the defender: All opposing players are at least 9.15 meters (10 yards) away from the ball;
All The opponent's players should stand outside the penalty area until the game is in progress;
The game is in progress when the ball is kicked directly out of the penalty area;
A free kick can be taken from any point in the goal area.
For an indirect free kick belonging to the attacking team, all opposing players must be at least 9.15 meters (10 yards) away from the ball until the game is in progress, unless they are already on the goal line between their own goal posts;
The game is in progress when the ball is kicked and moved;
When an indirect free kick is taken in the opponent's goal area, it shall be on the goal area line closest to the place where the foul occurred and parallel to the goal line. execute on.
For free kicks outside the penalty area, all opposing players must be at least 9.15 meters (10 yards) away from the ball until the game is in progress;
The game is in progress when the ball is kicked and moved;
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A free kick is taken at the place where the foul occurred.
3. Violation/Penalty When a free kick is taken, an opponent’s player is closer to the ball than the required distance: the kick should be retaken.
When the defender takes a free kick in his own penalty area and the ball is not kicked directly out of the penalty area: the kick should be retaken
When a free kick is taken by a player other than the goalkeeper :
If after the game is in progress, the kicking player touches the ball again (except with his hands) before another player touches the ball: the opponent shall take an indirect free kick at the place where the foul occurred;
If After the game is in progress, if the kicking player intentionally touches the ball with his hand before other players touch the ball: the opponent will take a direct free kick at the location where the foul occurred; if the foul occurs within the own penalty area, a penalty kick will be awarded.
When a free kick is taken by the goalkeeper:
If, after the game is in progress, the goalkeeper touches the ball again (other than with his hands) before another player has touched it: by The opponent takes an indirect free kick at the place where the foul occurred;
If after the game is in progress, the goalkeeper intentionally touches the ball with his hand before other players touch the ball: If the foul occurs outside the goalkeeper's own penalty area, the opponent shall A direct free kick shall be taken at the place where the foul occurs; if the foul occurs within the own penalty area, the indirect free kick shall be taken by the opponent at the place where the foul occurs.