older-codger
Active member
Am I to understand that the rules for kick-off have been changed? The rule was always that the ball had to move forward by its circumference before being touched by another player. For years the kick off has not been valid under the rules since the receiving player always stands offside, but never enforced.
Watching the Euros, it would appear that this rule has been changed and on a few occasions, the ball has been hit backwards to the receiving player standing yards behind the kicker.
Watching the Euros, it would appear that this rule has been changed and on a few occasions, the ball has been hit backwards to the receiving player standing yards behind the kicker.