Goal-keepers can be penalised if they don't return the ball in the time alloted to them...........the fastest asnwerer gets 10 points from me:)
2006-09-20 04:08:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
6 seconds according to FIFA's football rules.
2006-09-20 04:14:45 · answer #1 · answered by foongwk140804 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the old days (up until about 8 years ago) goalkeepers had 15 seconds but were only allowed to take 4 steps. Now the rule is 6 seconds with the ball in their hands. This rule is rarely enforced, actually it happens once in a blue moon.
2006-09-20 13:39:30 · answer #2 · answered by Dave P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with the ball in their hands, 6 seconds. i think the same applies when kicking althought it is very rarely enforced. in some cases they can take up to 10/12 seconds. it depends on the referee and the match. usually enforced in a high profile match when time is running out and the goalkeeper of the leading team takes too long with the ball. he is usually penalised for time-wasting with a yellow card. penalty is not given tho. he is just instructed to immediately put the ball in play.
2006-09-22 08:06:37 · answer #3 · answered by foul_stench18 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is about 9 sec i think
2006-09-20 11:28:59 · answer #4 · answered by azmondo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as he want to
but if he takes too long the I think the reference can sanction him
2006-09-20 12:25:47 · answer #5 · answered by Kent 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋