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Goal kick facts for kids

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A goal kick is given when the attacking team puts the ball over the end line in football. The other team then takes the goal kick from the goal areas (six-yard box) and the game starts again. Players of the other team have to stay outside the penalty box during the kick. If the defending team puts the ball over the end line, the referee gives a corner kick instead.

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  • 20121216 PSG-ASSE 05 - Méline Gérard

    Saint-Étienne goalkeeper Méline Gérard takes a goal kick.

  • Goal area and penalty area green

    The goal kick must be taken from the goal area. Opponents must be outside the penalty area. Opponents may be in the penalty arc, since it does not form part of the penalty area.

  • Plan of the field of play for association football (1902)

    The laws of 1902 introduced the modern goal area

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