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					Originally Posted by waltjp
					
				 There is no requirement for K to be within the 9-yard marks after the RFP for a free kick.  In practice, the RFP will not be given until K is on the field and on their side of the ball.
 6-1-3  After the ball is marked ready for play and until it is kicked, no player, other than the kicker and the holder for a place kick may be beyond his free-kick line.
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 K was on the field before the ready for play and on their side of the ball, they were just huddled near the sidelines.