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Under the Laws of the Game, what is the penalty for a goalkeeper who handles a deliberate back-pass from a teammate's foot?
CORRECT ANSWER
An indirect free kick to the opposing team from the spot of the handling
A goalkeeper who handles a deliberate back-pass from a teammate's foot concedes an indirect free kick to the opposition, a law introduced in 1992 to reduce time-wasting.
ALL OPTIONS
AA direct free kick
โAn indirect free kick to the opposing team from the spot of the handling
CA yellow card only, no free kick
DA corner kick
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MORE RULES & AWARDS QUESTIONS
In which year was the back-pass rule introduced, preventing goalkeepers from handling deliberate passes from teammates' feet?
Answer: 1992
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Answer: Four (referee, two assistant referees, and a fourth official)
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Answer: A direct free kick offense committed inside the penalty area
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Answer: A deliberate foul to stop a promising attack or goalscoring opportunity
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Answer: A red card (sending-off)
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Answer: 15 minutes