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Message: [QUOTE="Chuck, post: 3210793, member: 1646"] Speaking of rule changes, I love the new one re goal kicks. I've never understood why the team getting the goal kick is limited in where they can touch the ball. This is certainly great (in my opinion) for youth soccer, but it also makes sense to me at higher levels. Corner kicks aren't limited from a short touch, why were goal kicks (I'm sure there was a reason)? One thing I can see, however, is that some youth teams won't be ready for the change and will still look to play the ball outside the penalty box. From what I can see, the ball is now live upon the goalie kicking it so the offense can jump on the kick. Better train the kids! The changes to the wall on free kicks is interesting. It will definitely speed up the professional game, but it does take away some creativity on set pieces. [/QUOTE]