Ball Out of Play 

The ball is out of play when: 

• it has wholly crossed the goal line or touch line whether on the ground or in the air 
• play has been stopped by the referee 

Ball In Play 

The ball is in play at all other times, including when: 

• it rebounds from a goalpost, crossbar or corner flagpost and remains in the field of play 
• it rebounds from either the referee or an assistant referee when they are on the field of play