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In what year was the backpass rule (goalkeeper cannot pick up with hands) introduced?
CORRECT ANSWER
1992
The backpass rule was introduced in 1992, preventing goalkeepers from handling deliberate back-passes.
ALL OPTIONS
A1988
B1990
✓1992
D1994
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