GOALKEEPER HANDLING RULE

Goalkeepers: Special Handling Rules

Goalkeepers may use their hands only inside their own penalty area.

They may move anywhere within the penalty area while holding the ball before releasing it.

A goalkeeper may not use their hands if a teammate deliberately kicks the ball to them or throws the ball to them. If this occurs, the opposing team is awarded an indirect free kick.

If a goalkeeper handles the ball outside the penalty area, they are penalized like a field player.