Question

What is the difference between free kick, indirect free kick and penalty kick?

Answer 1

Basis of difference	Direct free kick	Indirect free kick	Penalty kick
When awarded	For specified offences such as kicking, pushing or deliberately handling the ball.	For offences such as dangerous play, impeding an opponent, or certain goalkeeper violations.	When one of the offences that would merit a direct free kick is committed inside the offender’s own penalty area while the ball is in play.
How a goal is scored	A goal may be scored directly into the opponents’ goal.	A goal cannot be scored directly; the ball must touch another player first.	A goal may be scored directly.
Where it is taken	From the place of the offence.	From the place of the offence.	From the penalty mark, 11 m from the goal line.
Position of other players	-	-	Other players must be inside the field, outside the penalty area, behind the penalty mark and at least 9.15 m from it.