Section 6: Scoring
6.1 Valid Goal
A goal is scored when the entire ball passes fully across the goal line between the goalposts and under the crossbar. The ball may be thrown, pushed, or deflected by any part of the body except a clenched fist (field players). The goal is valid if the ball was last legally touched by an attacking player, entered off a deflection from a defending player, or crossed the line directly from a penalty throw.
6.2 Goals from Various Situations
- A goal may be scored from anywhere within the field of play (including by the goalkeeper from their own half)
- A goal may not be scored directly from a free throw outside the 5 m area without the ball first being played by another player or being deflected
- A goal may be scored directly from a free throw taken inside the 5 m area
- Goals may be scored directly from a corner throw without additional touches
- The last field player to legally touch the ball is credited with the goal
6.3 Penalty Throw
- Taken from the 5 m line, directly in front of the goal
- All players except the shooter and the defending goalkeeper must be behind the 5 m line and at least 2 m from the shooter
- Goalkeeper must position on the goal line without moving beyond until the ball leaves the shooter’s hand
- Shooter must throw the ball with a continuous arm motion without faking; any interruption results in a turnover
- If the goalkeeper commits a violation (moving early), the penalty is retaken if the shot is missed
6.4 Winning the Match
The team with the most goals at the end of regulation time wins. If the match is part of a knockout tournament and ends in a tie, overtime periods and then a penalty shootout are used to determine the winner (see Section 5.1).