Hi everyone!
What is the correct procedure when a spectator touches the ball when it is still in play?
Thanks very much!
What is the correct procedure when a spectator touches the ball when it is still in play?
Thanks very much!
Spectator touches ball when the ball is in play
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The Answer is in law 3
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A spectator is considered an outside agent.
You stop play and restart with a dropped ball. Unless the ball was goes into the goal and it would have gone in anyway without the spectator touching it, in which case you award the goal.
I trust you know dropped ball is no longer contested.
You stop play and restart with a dropped ball. Unless the ball was goes into the goal and it would have gone in anyway without the spectator touching it, in which case you award the goal.
I trust you know dropped ball is no longer contested.
thanks very much, i thought as much, just checking I was correct 
Thamk you very much, James! I couldn’t manage to find it but I’ve got it now!The Answer is in law 3