Question

When is a goal kick awarded and from where is it taken?

Answer 1

A goal kick is a method of restarting play. A goal kick is awarded when the whole of the ball, having last touched a player of the attacking team, passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air and a goal is not scored according to the rule.

Procedure for the Goal kick:

1. The ball is kicked from any point within the goal area by a player of the defending team.
2. Opponents remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play.
3. The kicker must not play the ball again until it has touched another player.
4. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty area.