LAW 9 - THE BALL IN & OUT OF PLAY


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THE LAW

The ball is always in play until:  It completely leaves the field across the goal line or touch line

or

The referee signals for play to stop 
 
 
The ball is still in play even if it hits a flag post, goal post, crossbar, or the referee 
If there are football-style goal posts or anything in addition to the two goal posts and a crossbar, the ball is out of play if it hits these other parts even if the ball stays on the field
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