Question

During a match between Delhi and Goa, Delhi’s attacking player kicks the ball outside Goa’s goal line. What is the procedure to restart the game?

Answer 1

The methods of restarting play are as follows:

1. If the ball goes out of play, the game is restarted according to the earlier decision.
2. If the ball is in play and a player commits an offence on the field:
   
   1. Against an opponent – play is restarted with an indirect free kick, direct free kick, or penalty kick.
   2. Against a teammate, substitute, substituted or sent-off player, team official, or match official – play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick.
   3. Against any other person – play is restarted with a dropped ball.