In soccer, a free kick is a penalty awarded for an infraction or other specific situation that occurs during a round of play. According to the rules of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), a free kick is taken by a player of the opposing team from a defined position, and the ball may not touch a player again until it has touched another player.
1. Position on the court
The location of the free kick is based on where the infraction or other situation occurred. If the infringement occurs on the field, the free kick is taken on the spot where the infringement occurred. If it occurs on the touchline of the field, the free kick is taken at the place where the infringement occurred, but if the infringement occurs in the penalty area of the attacking team, the free kick is taken at the place in the penalty area.
2. Violations
The main reason for awarding a free kick is a violation of the rules of the game. Some common infractions include foul play (e.g. pushing, pulling an opponent), dangerous kicking (e.g. high kick, kicking an opponent), handball, offside, etc. If the referee decides that one of these infractions has occurred, he will blow his whistle and then give the offending team a chance to take a free kick.
3. Other special circumstances
In addition to infractions, there are several other situations in which a free kick is awarded. For example, if the ball goes out of bounds during play, the attacking team is awarded a free kick for the defending team. In addition, the referee may also rule that a side has taken a free kick when play is interrupted, such as when a player is injured or there are other unforeseen circumstances.
4. Other rules and considerations
There are some special rules and precautions for free kicks depending on the game. For example, when a free kick is taken, a player of the attacking team cannot touch the ball again, otherwise it will result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team. Also, the defending player must keep a certain distance from the attacking player who kicked the ball to ensure fair play.
In soccer, a free kick is a common penalty awarded for infractions or other specific situations that occur during round play. Its location and decision is based on the location and nature of the infraction that occurred. Understanding the rules and considerations of free kicks is important for both players and spectators, as it can affect the course and outcome of the game.
