Defensive FK in area caused some discussion in a recent match. Two points, can it be taken from anywhere in the area and how should it be taken? So the FK was given close to the goal line but the keeper moved it to 5 yards from the edge of the area and kicked it to a player who was standing next to him when the kick was taken, that player waited till the ball was out of the area to play it, but was in area when free kick was taken.