Dana Straalsund Richland, Wash. My coach and I got in an argument. I said a player cannot kick the ball if they are “down.” He says its OK. Please let me know! If I win I get a pizza! Mike Woitalla: Tell your coach bon appTtit and give him a pizza. As long as youÆre not flailing in a manner that could be considered dangerous play, there is nothing wrong with kicking the ball while you are on the ground. (If you have a question for a Soccer America Magazine editor, click “Q&A with SA Editors” in the left column of the home page under “Interactive.”)