Penalty Free Kick

Penalty Free Kick

Location

On each half of the playing surface a position marked by a spot, cross or circle with cross, shall be located 32m away from the defensive goal line, positioned directly in line with the centre circle and penalty spot. This position shall be known (working title) as the Penalty Free Kick Spot (PFKS).

Use of the Penalty Free Kick Spot (PFKS)

In the event of the following offences (and others deemed applicable) being committed by a player;

Elbowing an opponent
Dangerous tackling (e.g. with studs showing)
Shirt-pulling
Delaying the restart of play, free kick, penalty free kick or penalty kick
Attitude towards referees; e.g. abuse, disobedience, confrontation
Wall; encroachment or refusing to retreat to required distance from the ball
Simulation; to gain a penalty, free kick or a caution/dismissal of an opponent.

the referee shall award the opposing team a direct free kick from the Penalty Free Kick Spot. The team of the offending player shall be allowed to form a defensive wall, positioned the same distance away from the ball as for a standard free kick (taken elsewhere on the playing field).

© S C Low 2013