What is football’s new handball law?

Try The Athletic for FREE for 30 days: The handball rule has changed again. But this time, has it changed for the better? There were so many complaints about last season’s change that IFAB (International Football Association Board) subtly changed it over the course of the campaign. But this season there is a new definition. What is it? Written by Seb Stafford-Bloor, illustrated by Craig Silcock. Follow Tifo Football: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Listen to the Tifo Football podcast: The Athletic UK: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Watch more Tifo Football: Tactics Explained: Finances & Laws: Tifo Football Podcast: Most Recent Videos: 1 Popular Videos: About Tifo Football: Tifo loves football. We create In-depth tactical, historical and geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. We know there’s an appetite for thoughtful, intelligent content. For stuff that makes the complicated simple. We provide analysis on the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, World Cup and more. Our podcasts interview some of the game’s leading figures. And our editorial covers football with depth and insight. Founded in 2017 and became a part of The Athletic in 2020. For business inquiries, reach out to tifo@. Music sourced from Additional footage sourced from #Handball #FootballRules #IFAB