Tag: IFAB Rule Change
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Goalkeeper Kicks: Short and Long Shots Changing Football
The Keeper’s Kicks, Reimagined Football, like any strategic game, thrives on rules. When a governing body tweaks a rule, the way teams approach the field can shift just enough to tilt outcomes. In 2019, IFAB clarified a simple change that unlocked a new dimension of the game: goalkeepers no longer had to wait for the…
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Goalkeeper Kicks: Short and Long Passes Redefine Football
Rule Change and Its Impact Football is driven by its rules. In 2019, IFAB approved a subtle yet powerful change: a goalkeeper’s distribution within the penalty area no longer had to wait for the ball to leave the box before it could become live play. Practically, this means a goal kick can start from inside…