Which action results in a direct free kick being awarded?

Which action results in a direct free kick being awarded?

• A. A throw-in occurs
• B. A foul is committed by a defender
• C. A player scores a goal
• D. A goal kick is taken

Answer: (B)

A direct free kick is awarded when a foul is committed by a defender. This type of foul typically includes actions such as tripping, pushing, holding, or other forms of unfair physical contact against an opponent. When such a foul occurs, the opposing team is granted the opportunity to take a direct free kick from the spot where the foul happened, allowing them to directly attempt to score a goal. In contrast, a throw-in occurs when the ball goes out of play over the sideline and is not related to any foul. A player scoring a goal is the end result of play and does not trigger a free kick, while a goal kick is a method of restarting play after the attacking team last touches the ball out of bounds over the goal line, again not involving any foul.

A direct free kick is awarded when a foul is committed by a defender. This type of foul typically includes actions such as tripping, pushing, holding, or other forms of unfair physical contact against an opponent. When such a foul occurs, the opposing team is granted the opportunity to take a direct free kick from the spot where the foul happened, allowing them to directly attempt to score a goal.

In contrast, a throw-in occurs when the ball goes out of play over the sideline and is not related to any foul. A player scoring a goal is the end result of play and does not trigger a free kick, while a goal kick is a method of restarting play after the attacking team last touches the ball out of bounds over the goal line, again not involving any foul.