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Back Pass Rule in Soccer Explained

In soccer, the only player that is allowed to touch the ball on the field with their hands is the goalkeeper. However, if the pass back comes from their teammate and subsequently picked up by the keeper then it is considered a ‘back-pass’ violation. There’s one caveat to this rule. A player of the same […]

Hey 👋 I’m Beau. A proud Dad, former coach and soccer enthusiast. I continue to love the game of soccer today the same way I did when I was 7. I created soccernovo.com to share what I know about the game as well as provide a platform so other parents can learn more about youth soccer in the U.S.