The football landscape is set to change at the start of June this year. This follows the resolutions made from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) meeting held in Aberdeen on March 2. Below are some of the changes to expect.
1. There will be no rebounds from penalties:
Play will stop for a restart if a penalty is saved or hits the post, meaning there will be no chance to follow up and score from rebounds, meaning players will no longer need to line up on the edge of the area.
2. Handballs inside the area:
From June 1, goals scored that have hit a player’s hand – voluntarily or involuntarily – will not be allowed.
3. Substituted players can leave the field anywhere:
When a player is withdrawn they will no longer have to leave the field at the halfway line and will instead be permitted to leave the pitch at the nearest point.
4. Players can touch the ball in the area after a goalkeeper kicks it out:
Until now, players could not touch goal kicks before they exited the box, but now they will be able to.
5. Coaches will receive cards again:
It has been done in the past, but the discipline of coaches changed to simple reprimands or sending off.
Now they are able to receive yellow and red cards much like players. – FUZ
