A goalkeeper is a player who is responsible for guarding the goal or goal area in ball games such as football, ice hockey, handball, etc., and preventing the opponent from scoring goals. Goalkeeper rules vary from sport to sport, but here are some of the basic rules for goalkeepers in soccer and ice hockey:
Soccer Goalkeeper Rules.
1.Position: The goalkeeper must stand behind his own goal line before the start of play until the ball is kicked off the playing field.
2.Handball: A goalkeeper may catch, throw or hit the ball with his or her hands in his penalty area, but must not touch a teammate's kick with his arms, body or other parts.
3.Control of the ball: The goalkeeper may hold the ball for no more than 6 seconds while in possession of the ball, and exceeding that time is judged to be an illegal delay in play.
4.Attack: When a goalkeeper leaves his or her penalty area, he can kick the ball with his feet, but not with his hands. If the goalkeeper touches the ball with his hand while attacking, it will be judged as a handball foul.
5.Substitutions: Goalkeepers may swap places with substitute goalkeepers at any time during the match, but the substitution rule must be followed.
6.Foul: The goalkeeper commits a foul in the penalty area, and the referee may award a penalty to the opponent.
Ice Hockey Goalkeeper Rules.
1.Goalkeeper Equipment: Goalkeepers must wear full goalie equipment, including helmets, shoulder pads, chest pads, waist pads, leg pads, and gloves.
2.Goalkeeper position: At the start of the game, the goalkeeper must stand within his or her goal line until the referee blows the whistle to signal the start of the game.
3.Strikes and slides: Goalkeepers can strike in their own penalty area, but not beyond the blue line of attack. When attacking, the goalkeeper can touch the ball with his hands and hockey sticks.
4.Substitutions: The goalkeeper may swap places with the substitute goalkeeper at any time during the match, but the substitution rules must be followed.
5.Goalkeeper foul: A goalkeeper who commits a foul in the box may be awarded a free kick or penalty, depending on the severity of the foul.
6.Goalkeeper rest: In ice hockey, a goalkeeper must sit on the bench and rest for a period of time if he or she is sent off due to injury or foul play before he can play again.
These rules are designed to ensure the fairness and safety of the game, while also helping the goalkeeper to perform at their best during the game.