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In 1882, an indirect free-kick was awarded for a double touch at a free kick, throw-in, goal kick, or kick-off. [122] In 1901, this was extended to a double touch at a penalty kick. Encroachment by the opposition has been punished by an indirect free-kick at various times: at the kick-off (1887-1903) [123] [124] at a free kick (1905-1938)
Indirect free kicks are taken from the place where the offence occurred, even if it was inside the offending player's penalty area. If the offence took place inside their goal area the indirect free kick is taken from the nearest point on the goal area line which runs parallel to the goal line. [4]: 113
A free kick in Australian rules football is awarded after a player commits a penalty. The player must then kick the ball back to the other team. When a free kick is awarded, the player's opponent stands the mark, standing on the spot where the umpire indicates that the free kick was paid or mark was taken. The player with the ball then retreats ...
Fouls punishable by a direct free kick (i.e. handling the ball and most physical fouls), committed by the defensive team within the penalty area, may be penalised by a penalty kick. [3] A penalty kick is taken from the penalty spot. The penalty spot is located 12 yards (11 m) away from the goal line. The penalty area has other functions, including:
Indirect free kick: awarded to the opposing team following "non-penal" fouls (like obstruction, offside, etc.), certain technical infringements, or when play is stopped to caution/send-off an opponent without a specific foul having occurred. . Direct free kick: awarded to fouled team following certain listed "penal" fouls, .
Back-passes with parts of the body other than the foot, such as headers, are allowed. Despite the popular name "back-pass rule", there is no requirement in the laws that the kick or throw-in must be backwards; handling by the goalkeeper is forbidden regardless of the direction the ball travels. The penalty for the offence is an indirect free ...
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The oldest published laws of football (Rugby School, 1845) specify that the game is to be started with a "kick off" from the middle of the field of play, which must be a place-kick. [9] Most codes of laws from this era provide for a similar "kick off" from the centre of the ground; these include the Cambridge rules of 1856, [ 10 ] the Sheffield ...