Law 13 - FREE KICKS

Question 1

Indirect free kick signal

Answer 1

The referee indicates an indirect free kick by raising the arm above the head; this signal is maintained until the kick has been taken and the ball touches another player, goes out of play or it is clear that a goal cannot be scored directly.

Question 2

Ball entering the goal from free kicks

Answer 2

if a direct free kick is kicked directly into the opponents’ goal, a goal is awarded

if an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the opponents’ goal, a goal kick is awarded

if a direct or indirect free kick is kicked directly into the team’s own goal, a corner kick is awarded

Question 3

What happens if a player, while correctly taking a free kick, deliberately kicks the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball again but not in a careless or reckless manner or using excessive force

Answer 3

The referee allows play to contiune