by the Football Association

“ When a player kicks the ball, or it is thrown out of touch, anyone of the same side who at such moment of kicking or throwing is nearer to the opponents' goal line, is out of play, and may not touch the ball himself, nor in any way whatever prevent any other player from doing so until the ball has been played, unless there are at such moment of kicking or throwing at least three of his opponents nearer their own goal line; but no player is out of play when the ball is kicked from the goal line, or when it has last been played by an opponent. ”

“ A goal shall be won when the ball has passed between the goal-posts under the tape or bar, not being thrown, knocked on nor carried by anyone of the attacking side. When any player other than the goal-keeper wilfully stops a ball in the vicinity of his own goal by using his hands, when, in the opinion of the umpires or referee, the ball would have passed through the goal, a goal shall be scored to his opponents. ”

“ A player shall be entitled to run with the ball towards his adversaries' goal if he makes a fair catch, or catches the ball on the first bound: but in the case of a fair catch, if he makes his mark, he shall not then run. ”