Mike Victory Germantown, Tenn. My son plays for a youth (6 years old) league in Memphis. My question is based on my observation during the last game. Question: Can a goalie catch his own punt and re-kick the ball again (without anybody touching the ball)? This process was completed in approximately five seconds. Mike Woitalla: If IÆm the ref, Mike, I call an indirect free kick for the opposing team from the spot where the keeper caught his own punt. (If itÆs inside the goal area, then the ball is placed on goal-area line.) HereÆs why: Rule 12 (Fouls and Misconduct) — ôAn indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper, inside his own penalty area … ô … touches the ball again with his hands after it has been released from his possession and has not touched any other player.ö If a keeper sees his own punt coming back — perhaps because of a sudden gale — he better trap it without using his hands. Because a punt, IÆd say, means a release of possession. But if the ref got this wrong, donÆt be too hard on him or her. IÆm sure it doesnÆt come up often. (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.”)