Restarts When Goalie is Out of His Crease April 21, 2021 World Games 2014 0 Forum Questions During a clear attempt, the goalie is outside of his crease. While trying to clear the ball, the goalie loses the ball; and it goes out of bounds on the sideline near the midfield line. Should the officials wait 5 seconds for the goalie to re-enter his crease, or is it a quick whistle? Question File Add new DuBan's Answer: Visual Text Kratz's Answer: Visual Text McCarrick's Answer: Visual Text Riti's Answer: Visual Text Tyma's Answer: Visual Text Give the goalie five seconds to return to his crease, and chop a 5-count during his return. It can be useful to say to the players, "Goalie gets 5," as you start counting so that the restarting player knows why and how long he is waiting. If the goalie fails to return to his crease within five seconds, whether deliberately or not, restart play. The relevant rule is <strong>4.22.1.c</strong> (p. 51): <em>c. The goalkeeper shall be given a maximum of five seconds to re-enter the crease on any restart.</em> Answer File Question Answered Yes No
