Free Kick

1
Free Kick

• 2 Types
• Direct free-kick (goal can be scored direct into
  opponents goal)
• Indirect free-kick (goal cannot be scored direct)
• N.B. Can never score an own goal direct from any
  free-kick)

2
Correct Procedure

• Ball stationary where offence occurred
• Opponents at least 9.15m from ball
• Ball in play when kicked and moved
• Retake if above not done properly
• Taker not to play ball twice (Indirect free kick
  if he does)
• Can be offside at a freekick
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3
Freekick to defence inside own penalty area

• Ball is not in play until it has left the penalty
  area
• All opponents to be outside penalty area until
  ball is in play
• If offence had occurred in goalarea then freekick
  can be taken anywhere in goalarea

4
Freekick to attack in penalty area

• Can only be indirect (else penalty kick)
• Ball in play when kicked and moved
• Defenders can only be less than 9.15m away from
  ball if on goal line AND between posts
• Freekick in goal area bring back to 5.5m line