Laws of the game 2019/20 - Main Changes




Laws of the game 2019/20 - Main Changes

26th June 2019

Laws of the game 2019/20 - Main Changes

- Player being substituted must now leave the pitch at the nearest point on the touchline
- Team officials on the bench can now receive Yellow cards and Red Cards. The head coach is responsible for the officials on the bench
- The captain who wins the toss can now choose to which goal to attack or to take the kick-off
- The attacking team must be at least 1 meter away from the defensive wall
-During a penalty kick when the ball is kicked, the defending goalkeeper must have at least one foot touching or in line with the goal line. (Not both feet)
- A goal kick does not have to leave the penalty area

You can find a presentation to of all changes to the Laws and clarification including videos here: http://theifab.com/presentation-of-ifab-log-2019-20/