Question Number: 17834

Law 13 - Free Kicks 11/10/2007

RE: Under 12

casey of Whitman, Massachusetts Unite States asks...

Where do you put the ball if it is an indirect free kick inside the penalty box? I am a player, referee, and soccer fan.

Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

At the spot where the offense occurred, unless that is inside the goal area. Outbound kicks for offenses in the goal area can be placed anywhere in the goal area, just as a goal kick can be. Inbound kicks for IFK offenses are moved to the nearest point on the long edge of the goal area, the 6-yard line.

Read other questions answered by Referee Gary Voshol

View Referee Gary Voshol profile

Answer provided by Referee Michelle Maloney

If you are a referee you should be using appropriate terminology, and should also know any indirect free kick in the penalty area is taken from the spot of the offense - unless it is in the goal area and as Ref Voshol notes above, there it depends on whether the kick is inbound or outbound. I would also remind you any outbound kick must leave the penalty area on the first kick in order for play to restart.

Read other questions answered by Referee Michelle Maloney

View Referee Michelle Maloney profile

Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

Where the infraction occurred. If it was in the goal area and kick is for attackers, then the ball shall be placed on top of the goal area line closest to the point of infraction. If infraction was in goal area for defenders, then the kick can be taken anywhere inside goal area.

Read other questions answered by Referee Ben Mueller

View Referee Ben Mueller profile

Ask a Follow Up Question to Q# 17834
Read other Q & A regarding Law 13 - Free Kicks

Soccer Referee Extras: Did you Ask the Ref? Find your answer here.

Enter Question Number

If you received a response regarding a submitted question enter your question number above to find the answer

Offside Question?
Offside Explained by Chuck Fleischer & Richard Dawson, Former & Current Editor of AskTheRef

This web site and the answers to these questions are not sanctioned by or affiliated with any governing body of soccer. The free opinions expressed on this site should not be considered official interpretations of the Laws of the Game and are merely opinions of AskTheRef and our panel members. If you need an official ruling you should contact your state or local representative through your club or league. On AskTheRef your questions are answered by a panel of licensed referees. See Meet The Ref for details about our panel members. While there is no charge for asking the questions, donation to maintain the site ar

e welcomed! <>