How Many Types of Free Kicks Are There in Football?
In football, a free kick is awarded when a player commits a foul or infringement that impedes an opponent. There are two main types of free kicks:
1. Direct Free Kick:
- Awarded when a foul is committed within the penalty area (resulting in a penalty kick) or outside the penalty area.
- The ball can be struck directly at the goal, and the opposing goalkeeper cannot handle the ball inside their penalty area.
2. Indirect Free Kick:
- Awarded for less serious fouls or infringements.
- The ball must be passed to another player before it can be shot at the goal.
- The goalkeeper can handle the ball outside their penalty area.
Additional Types:
- Drop Kick: A free kick where the ball is dropped from the referee's hands to the player taking the kick.
- Freekick Restart: A free kick awarded when a match is restarted after an infringement.
- Free Kick From the Back: A rare free kick given to the defending team in their own half if the opposition has controlled the ball in an offside position.
Related Questions
- What is the difference between a direct and indirect free kick?
- When is a penalty kick awarded?
- Can a goalkeeper handle the ball outside their penalty area from an indirect free kick?
- What is a drop kick?
- Who decides whether a free kick is direct or indirect?
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