Field Boundaries (In or Out of Bounds)

When is a ball in our out of bounds?

In soccer, the lines are considered part of the field of play.

A ball is in play (in bounds) until the whole ball completely crosses the touch-line or goal-line, either on the ground or in the air.

If any portion of a ball is on or above the white line, the ball is still considered on the field and in play.

The position of the ball determines whether or not play continues - not the position of the player.

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