Laws of the Game

2020/21

Introduction

1. Procedure

2. Offences and sanctions

Introduction

A throw-in is awarded to the opponents of the player who last touched the ball when the whole of the ball passes over the touchline, on the ground or in the air.

A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in:

• if the ball enters the opponents’ goal – a goal kick is awarded

• if the ball enters the thrower’s goal – a corner kick is awarded