Goalkeepers
wear limited protection provided by padded pants, a padded chest protector,
knee pads, and a helmet. The goalkeeper may also wear other protective
equipment such as elbow pads and jock straps but bulky padding is not
permitted. Goalkeepers do not use sticks and may use their hands to play the
ball when they are within the goalkeeper's box. There, they are allowed to
throw the ball out to their teammates provided that the ball touches the ground
before the half court mark. When they are completely outside the box,
goalkeepers are considered field players and are not allowed to touch the ball
with their hands.
The goalkeeper is the
last line of defence. He or she is free to defend the ball when within the goal
crease. Jumping, kicking, hitting and blocking are all allowed if the action is
directed at the ball.
A
goalkeeper positions himself or herself in a way to maximise the area of the
goal covered. No equipment is allowed to artificially increase the area
covered, Depending on where the ball is, the keeper moves to the left or
right of the goal. He or she may also move forward and backward. The legs are
generally kept closed, so that the ball cannot be played in between.
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