penalty kick

The penalty mark is 12 yards from goal. This topic is part of Soccer within Sports. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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A penalty kick is taken from how far from the goal line in soccer?

Answer: 12 yards

Bonus fact: The penalty mark is 12 yards from goal.

Who may use hands to defend a penalty kick?

Answer: Goalkeeper

Bonus fact: The goalkeeper starts on the goal line.

A penalty kick is awarded for certain direct-free-kick fouls committed where?

Answer: Inside the defending team's penalty area

Bonus fact: The location of the foul determines the penalty.

What is the name of the spot kick awarded for certain fouls inside the penalty area?

Answer: Penalty kick

Bonus fact: A penalty kick is taken from the penalty mark.

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