Question Number: 26196

Law 13 - Free Kicks 4/17/2012

RE: Competitive Under 13

Chris of Frisco, TX USA asks...

Besides goal kicks, what other times does the ball need to clear the penalty box before being touched by players for play to resume?

Thank you!

Chris

Answer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham

Every free kick for the defense that begins inside the penalty area. See law 13.

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Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi Chris
Every kicked restart taken inside the penalty area by the defending team must leave the penalty area to be in play.
Surprising the number of player who do not know this and protest when they are asked to retake a free kick inside the penalty area that does not leave before being touched by a player.

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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

Hi Coach! Every free kick leaving the penalty area must completely clear the penalty area before it is in play.

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