There was a rule maybe two years ago (has since be changed) that said if there is free kick to the defending team in thier own goalbox, then the free kick could be taken anywhere within the goalbox.
So if the goalkeeper was fouled a yard out from his goal line, he was able to take the free kick at the edge of the 18 yard box if he wanted.
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That's a new one on me. Anywhere in the 6 yard box maybe.
Yer I couldn't beleive when I read it the first time. Read it four time and then got someone else to read it to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. From memory I am pretty sure it was the 18 yard box.
Law 13 - Free Kicks
Position of Free Kick
Free Kick Inside the Penalty Area
Direct or indirect free kick to the defending team:
� all opponents are at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball
� all opponents remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in
play
� the ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty
area
� a free kick awarded in the
goal area is taken from any point
inside
that areaThe goal area being the 6 yard box
ginger_eejit2008-03-07 09:56:43
When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!