Football association Football association A goal attempt is referred to as a "shot." To score a goal, the ball must go entirely across the goal line between the goal posts and under the crossbar, and no regulations may be broken during the play (such as touching the ball with the hand or arm). A goal can only be scored when the goalkeeper is off his/her feet. If the goalkeeper stays on his/her feet until the last moment, then there is a chance that he/she will stop the shot. However, if they do not stop it immediately, then it is over the goal line and counts. There are various ways to score goals. For example: a player can shoot at the goal directly from a free kick or after receiving a pass; or the goalkeeper can allow the ball to come into the box and hit him/her while they are down. Although these are not considered shots because nobody sent the ball towards the goal, they can cause goals just like any other shot. An own goal is when a player scores himself/herself by accidently kicking the ball into his/her own net. This can happen if the player does not see the ball coming towards him/her, for example if he/she is distracted during a free kick or after scoring a goal. It is possible for a player to score multiple times in one match through either shooting or assisting.