Penalty Kick

A penalty kick is awarded if any of the offenses above are committed by a player while inside his own penalty area while the ball is in play. It does not matter where in the penalty area the foul occurs, or even if the ball itself is inside the box.

Indirect Free Kick

The referee will also award a team an indirect free kick in several situations over the course of a game.

If a player impedes the progress of an opponent, prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his hands, plays in a dangerous manner, or commits any other offense not specifically covered in Rule 12, then the opposition is awarded an indirect free kick from the spot of the infraction.