Can you score a goal from a drop ball in soccer?

Answer 1

No. It is now treated as an "indirect" start of play. This is a rule change that has happened in Aug 2012. It will now be a GK or CK (unless the goal keeper has touch it, on the way to the goal. So effectively you can not score an Own goal as well.

Answer 2

Yes. A goal may be scored directly from a drop ball. A drop ball must touch the ground before any player may kick it.

Addendum: This is no longer true as of 2014/15 season. A goal may not be scored on the first touch from a drop ball.

Answer 3

New rules for 2012/13 now state that you can no longer score directly from a drop ball. A goal kick will now be awarded instead.

Answer 4

yes