Penalty kick facts for kids
A penalty kick (short pen) is a type of free kick in football. The ball is 11 meters away from the goal post. A penalty kick is taken by the team which has been fouled if the violent act is made in the penalty box.
Penalty shootout
Penalties can also happen in a penalty shootout, when there is a draw in a match even after added extra time.
Images for kids
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An association football player preparing to take a penalty kick, 2013.
See also
In Spanish: Penalti para niños
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