Soccer Rule changes for 2005/2006

2005-2006 Rule Changes:

1) Players are required to stay at least 2 meters away from a player taking a throw-in

2) Players are required to immediately walk away from a free-kick spot. DO NOT PICK UP THE BALL to give to the other team.

3) A player is offside ONLY when she TOUCHES the ball in an offside position.

Not complying with 1) and 2) will result in a yellow card and free kick for the other team.

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