Offensive IDFKs can be taken from anywhere inside the Penalty Area, except that they can't be taken from inside the Goal Area. For offences inside the GA, the kick is taken from the nearest point on the line which runs parallel to the Goal LineCan an indirect free kick be taken from the edge of the 6 yard box? If the offence occurs on the goal line but outside of the 6 yard box, where is the kick taken from?
1. Only if the offence occurred inside the goal area (6 yard box)Can an indirect free kick be taken from the edge of the 6 yard box? If the offence occurs on the
goal line but outside of the 6 yard box, where is the kick taken from?
All free kicks are taken from the place where the offence occurred, except:
- indirect free kicks to the attacking team for an offence inside the opponents’ goal area are taken from the nearest point on the goal area line which runs parallel to the goal line
- free kicks to the defending team in their goal area may be taken from anywhere in that area