the Football Association, The Laws of the Game (1863)
“ A player is "out of play" immediately he is in front of the ball and must return behind the ball as soon as possible. If the ball is kicked by his own side past a player he may not touch or kick it, or advance until one of the other side has first kicked it or one of his own side on a level with or in front of him has been able to kick it. ”
the Football Association, The Laws of the Game (1863)
“ Resolutions of 10 November 1863 1. The length of the ground should not exceed 200 yards.2. The width of the ground should not exceed 100 yards.3. The goals should be defined by two upright posts without any tape or bar across them. ”
the Football Association, The Laws of the Game (1863)
“ In case the ball goes behind the goal line. If the side to whom the goal belongs touches the ball down one of that side to be entitled to a free kick from the goal line opposite the place where the ball is touched down. ”
