Question

According to the diagram, when is a ball considered "in play"?

Options

• When it is touching the corner flag

• When it is completely outside the playing field

• When it is inside the playing field or on the boundary lines

• When it crosses the touchline

Answer 1

When it is inside the playing field or on the boundary lines

Explanation:

The boundary lines are part of the field of play, so the ball remains in play while it is on a line or inside the field. It is out only after passing completely over a boundary line.