richard ramjane
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Hmmm. I think the laws generally differentiate between players leaving the FOP as part of a natural playing movement and being 'properly' off the FOP. As an example, if a GK ran back towards the goal line to keep a ball in play, succeeeded in doing so but ended up running slightly off the pitch, are we really going to disallow a goal scored by an opponent in those circumstances?!
good point ... so yes i guess you would allow a quick throw with the keeper off the FOP... his being there in this instance is a direct consequence of his choice to venture out there in the first place. Would'nt make you very popular but you'd be within your jurisdiction