1. The Kick-Off – Law 8 Winner of coin toss chooses ends Loser of coin toss kicks off first half Change ends for second half Winner of original coin toss kicks off second half Repeat coin toss if extra-time

2. Kick-off Correct Procedure All players in own half Opponents of team taking kickoff at least 9.15m from ball Ball on centre mark and stationary Referee to give signal Ball in play when kicked (must go forward) Retake if any of above not done properly Kicker not to play ball a second time until played by another player Indirect free kick if ball played a second time

3. Dropped Ball Used when have to stop play, but no offence e.g. defective ball, serious injury, inclement weather etc. Referee to drop ball where it was when play was stopped * * If in goal-area, ball to be dropped on 5.5m line No set number of players to be present Ball in play when ball strikes ground Retake if not done properly or if ball leaves field before a player has played the ball