Penalty Kick (PK)
Rules & RegulationsA direct free kick taken from the penalty spot (12 yards out), awarded for a foul committed inside the penalty area.
Related Terms in Rules & Regulations
Away Goal Rule
A tie-breaking rule in some two-legged ties where goals scored away from home count more than goals scored at home if the aggregate score is tied. (Note: Abolished in UEFA competitions as of 2021).
Direct Free Kick
A free kick from which a goal can be scored directly against the offending team without the ball touching another player.
Drop Ball
A method of restarting play when the referee has stopped play for a reason other than a foul (e.g., injury).
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