Ball events are important for match analysis because they determine how play restarts and provide context for transitions between phases of play. These events typically occur when the ball crosses the field boundaries, strikes the goal frame, or exits the field in a way that leads to a restart such as a throw-in, corner kick, or goal kick.

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Event Results

Ball events record where the ball crosses or interacts with the field boundaries.
  • Out of Field — The ball completely leaves the field of play.
  • Goalkick — The ball crosses the goal line last touched by an attacking player.
  • Corner — The ball crosses the goal line last touched by a defending player.
  • Goal Post — The ball strikes the goal frame (posts or crossbar).

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Event Extras

Additional context describing which field boundary the ball crossed.
  • Side Line — The ball crosses the sideline (touchline).
  • End Line — The ball crosses the goal line outside the goalposts.
  • Goal Line — The ball crosses the goal line between the goalposts.

Ball Past Line

This event occurs when the ball completely crosses one of the boundary lines of the field or interacts with the goal frame.It represents situations where play may stop or transition into a restart such as a throw-in, goal kick, or corner kick.Event ResultsOut of FieldGoalkickCornerGoal PostEvent ExtrasSide LineEnd LineGoal Line

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Ball Event Definitions

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Out of Field

The ball has completely crossed the boundary lines of the field, either the goal line or the sideline, resulting in a stoppage of play.

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Goalkick

Awarded when the ball crosses the goal line last touched by an opposing player without a goal being scored, resulting in a goal kick for the defending team.

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Corner

Awarded when the ball crosses the goal line last touched by a defending player without a goal being scored, resulting in a corner kick for the attacking team.

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Goal Post

Occurs when the ball strikes the goal frame (the vertical posts or the crossbar). The ball may remain in play or go out of play depending on the rebound.

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Side Line

The ball crosses the sideline (touchline), resulting in a throw-in for the opposing team.

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End Line

The ball crosses the end line (goal line) outside the goalposts. The restart is determined based on which team last touched the ball.

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Goal Line

The line between the two goalposts that determines whether a goal is scored when the entire ball crosses it.