UNITED SOCCER ASSOCIATION

BUILD OUT LINE RULE

BUILD OUT LINE RULE
 
The build outline will be created to extend the width of the field midway between the halfway line and the top of the penalty area. 
 
Goalkeepers are NOT allowed to distribute the ball VIA Punt or Drop kick. Violation will result in an INDIRECT FREE KICK to the opposing team at the TOP of the penalty box. 
 
Goalkeepers may distribute the ball by either throwing it or putting the ball on the ground and dribbling or passing out of the box. 
 
No kicks from the keeper or Goal kicks may NOT travel in the air past the halfway line (must hit on side of own field before half). If the ball travels over the half-line in the air, the opposing team is awarded an INDIRECT FREE KICK where it crosses the line. 
 
Once the keeper gains possession of the ball ALL other team’s players MUST retreat beyond the build out line. The ball is in play once the ball is played out and TOUCHED by a player of the same team.