The goalkeeper, including the handle, are as one, and any part of it can make a save, deflect the ball into his own goal, or concede a 45M free or a sideline ball.
A goalkeeper must be ready at all times during play. No hindrance to the attacking player is allowed.
The goalkeeper must not be used to knock away any attacking players in the penalty area to prevent a goal from being forced in off those attacking figures,
If a shot at goal is unsuccessful as a result of the infringement of any of these rules then a penalty is awarded to the attacking team.
When a goalkeeper makes a save possession of the ball passes to the defending side as the goalkeeper was the last figure to touch the ball.