Defensive free kick in penalty area

[blueslipper]

Can this be taken anywhere in the penalty area?

 

[RefereeX]

Can this be taken anywhere in the penalty area?

In the penalty area, no - it should normally be where the offence occured. In the goal area, yes. (The goal area also known more colloquially as the 6 yard box)

 

[LothianRef]

No but in reality it often will. If a team is going to lump it long anyway, what difference does it really make? I would also caveat that with saying don’t let them be ridiculous either. If the foul was clearly in the penalty area then I’m unlikely to let the free kick be taken even a couple of yards outside it.

 

[one]

In the penalty area, no -

What if the goal area is inside the penalty area?

 

[RefereeX]

What if the goal area is inside the penalty area?

 

[socal lurker]

What if the goal area is inside the penalty area?

What if it isn’t!!

 

[blueslipper]

Can someone show me what the IFAB Laws say please

 

[JamesL]

Can someone show me what the IFAB Laws say please

Yes, the IFAB app or LOTG are published online and you will find the answer in law 13.

 

[Peter Grove]

Just to make it slightly easier (though it's always good to know how to look these things up for yourself - and probably helps in retention) here's a link.

Law 13 - Free Kicks