KIDS TRIVIA

Detailed explanation-1: -A penalty kick is awarded if a player commits a direct free kick offence inside their penalty area or off the field as part of play as outlined in Laws 12 and 13. A goal may be scored directly from a penalty kick.

Detailed explanation-2: -A penalty kick, on the other hand, is a kick that’s given when a player commits a foul inside their own penalty area. A free kick is taken from the place where the offense occurred while a penalty kick is a free kick taken from the penalty spot (12 yards from goal).

Detailed explanation-3: -The penalty from a foul can vary depending on the type and severity of the foul. Minor offenses-The opposing team is awarded an indirect free kick. More serious offenses-The opposing team is awarded a direct free kick. This will be a penalty kick if it occurs within the penalty box.

Detailed explanation-4: -A penalty is a foul which occurs within the 18-yard box near a team’s goal. These fouls are only by the defending team against the attacking team within that 18-yard box. If an attacking player is fouled in the box, then that team gets to take a penalty shot on goal.

Detailed explanation-5: -If an attacking player enters the penalty area before the ball is in play ➡ the goal kick is retaken unless the referee decides there is no unfair impact.