The law still says if any part of a player is in goal then they are regarded as being in goal. They can't have taken it in by that logic so the "natural justice" common sense decision of rewarding the skill and accuracy with a 22 is surely the right one?
Hi tewdric.
The player being ( in goal ) .
Is not the same as the ball being ( in goal )
If a defender with 1 foot in goal / on goal line & 1 foot in field of play .
He is deemed to be in goal .
If he catches or picks up a ball that has not crossed the goal line .
That same player , if he decides to ground the ball in goal ,
He is deemed to of taken the ball into in goal .
This is what the law states .
As a referee , i would suggest not to use rewarding a skill set of a player or team .
As a thought process of what makes natural justice / common sense.
Its easier to use the laws .
The only time this is different . ( the law bit )
Is if a player making a mark from opponents kick , inside his own 22 with 1 foot other side of 22.
If this ball is caught .( before it crosses the 22 )
It is deemed to be caught inside his 22 & therefore he can now have a 22 drop out .
Hope that helps .