Can you roll the ball in at a throw-in in CP football?
I · Intermediate · The game · 2 of 5A throw-in may be rolled, touching the ground within 1 m of where it is taken. At a free kick no attacker may be in the opponent's goal area; if one is, the defenders get an indirect free kick. Opponents stand 7 m away at kick-offs, free kicks, penalties and corners. Video review is used only where the organiser provides it.
How it works
- Throw-in: may be rolled.
- Roll: lands within 1 m.
- Free kick: attackers out of the goal area.
- Breach: indirect free kick to defenders.
- Distance: 7 m.
- Women: 6 m.
- Video review: only if provided.
- Review uses: goals, penalties, red cards, identity.
The glossary has the rolling throw-in, the free kick restriction, the kick-off and free kick distance, the video review, the offside and the supportive equipment.
Tricky cases
Can a team still throw normally?
Yes.
Can video review a yellow card?
No. Only a direct red.
Where is the indirect free kick taken?
Anywhere in the goal area.
Can players wear splints?
Yes, if approved and colour-matched.
Why the rule exists
A rolled throw helps players who cannot throw overhead with both arms.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in | Rolled | M 15 |
| Free kick | Goal area clear | M 13 |
| Video | Limited | M 5 |
From the rule book
IFCPF, Modifications to the IFAB Laws of the Game 2025, Laws 4, 5, 12, 13 and 15. Checked 15 October 2026. Official documents: IFCPF Competition Rules, Modifications to the Laws and Classification Rules.