VIII. THE START OF PLAY

1. May the kick-off be taken by a person other than one of the players taking part in the match?

   No. If, in certain matches (e.g. charity or exhibition matches) a ceremony is arranged for a person not taking part in the game to kick the hall, it must be brought back to the centre of the field and kicked off in accordance with the Law.

2. When extra time is played, which team kicks off?

   The captains toss for the choice of ends or kick-off for the extra time period.

3. If the ball is kicked straight into the opponents' goal from the kick-off, what decision does the referee give?

   Goal-kick to the opposing team.