Question

Explain the following term:

Goal kick

Answer 1

• A goal kick is a method of restarting play in football (soccer).
• It is awarded to the defending team when the ball completely crosses the goal line (without a goal being scored) after being last touched by an attacking player.
• The goal kick is taken from anywhere within the goal area by a player of the defending team, and the ball must be kicked out of the penalty area to be in play.
• A goal can be scored directly from a goal kick, but only against the opposing team.