#goalkeeper-rules

#goalkeeper-rules

It states that the goalkeeper facing a penalty must "remain on the goal line, facing the kicker, between the goalposts, until the ball is kicked". The goalkeeper must have at least one part of one foot touching, in line with, or behind, the goalline. Ifab also states the goalkeeper must not 'unfairly distract the kicker'. This includes delaying the taking of the kick, touching the goalposts, crossbar or goal net.