Clarification of FIFA Law relating to Handball
Law 12 Fouls and Misconduct � Handling the ball deliberately to get advantage for scoring goal.
According to the information under this Law in the FIFA Handbook, the referee�s opinion is the key factor. Is the handball deliberate?
Is the player gaining any advantage?
Is the player gaining a goal scoring opportunity?
Propelling the ball or holding the ball or extending hands/arms to stop the ball would be considered deliberate handball.
If the ball hits a player�s hand accidentally, without any action on his part, it would not be considered deliberate.
Note that the shoulder is considered part of the arm in relation to a definition of handball.
Handball is penalised with a direct free kick, but if the handball occurs inside the box, a penalty kick is awarded.
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