Free Kick - GoalKeeper
 

Had a discussion with a coach about 'any' free kick from within the penalty area by the defensive team MUST result in the ball having to leave the penalty area prior to it being touched by another player.

Can someone please refer me to a Law of the game that specifically references his rule?

Play: A1 attempts to pass to A2 who is in an offside position as they are about to receive the ball. It is within the 6-yard line. Ball is moved out to the 6-yard line which results in an indirect kick and the ball must now 'clear' the penalty area prior to it being touched by another player.

Thanks !

In NFHS, it's 13-3-1.

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

Thanks much for the rule references herein...