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USSF/FIFA:
Laws of the Game, page 28, Law 13
Position of Free Kick
Free Kick Inside the Penalty Area
Direct or indirect free kick to the
defending team:
• all opponents must be at least 9.15 m
(10 yds) from the ball
• all opponents must remain outside the
penalty area until the ball is in play
• the ball is in play when it is kicked
directly out of the penalty area
• a free kick awarded in the goal area may
be taken from any point inside that area
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