In football, when the ball strikes the frame of the goal or the referee and remains within the goal and touch lines, it is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) - still in play
In football, when the ball strikes the frame of the goal or the referee and remains within the goal and touch lines, it is still in play.
- The ball is only considered out of play when it has wholly crossed the goal line or touchline, irrespective of whether it is in the air or on the ground.
- Additionally, the referee's body is not considered part of the playing field, and the ball can still be in play if it bounces off them.