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Question Number: 23744

Law 4 - Players Equipment 8/6/2010

RE: competive Under 18

Trevor of Brick, NJ United States asks...

swapping of the keeper with a field player at a PK is allowed but my question is do the players that are swapping need to change their jersey's?

Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi Trevor
Yes it is necessary to change jerseys. Law 4 states that the GK must wear a jersey the distinguishes him from the other players.
Makes sense really as lets say the ball rebounds into play from a penalty kick, it could be a number of minutes before it goes out of play again and identification of the GK is vital so that there is no confusion during play as to who is the GK. It also confirms the change has happened

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Answer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham

Yes. During a penalty kick and during kicks from the penalty mark, the players must comply with law 4 concerning equipment (which includes the requirement that a keeper wear a distinct jersey).

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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

Yup, the guy wearing the funny shirt HAS to be the keeper

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