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Q: Is handball by a defender in the area always a penalty?
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In soccer is a goal keeper considered a defender when the keeper comes out of the box?

The goal keeper is always considered a defender, if he is in or out of the penalty area.


If someone kicks you in football is it a penalty in the box?

It is a direct free kick, or a penalty kick if a defender kicks an attacker in the defender's penalty area.


Can a player be fouled inside the penalty box and not be awarded a penalty?

"Foul" is a term used to describe an offence punishable by a direct free kick. If a defender fouls an attacker in the defender's penalty area then a penalty kick is the prescribed restart. There's a loophole in your question. What if the attacker fouls the defender in the defender's penalty area? A direct free kick is awarded to the defense.


Fouled inside the18 yard box in soccer?

It would depend on who committed the foul. A foul committed by a defender, against an attacker, in the penalty area is a penalty kick for the attackers. A foul committed by an attacker, against a defender, in the penalty area is a direct free kick for the defense.


Penalties in soccer?

Happens when a foul is committed inside the penalty area. (e.g. bad tackle or handball).


Are there penalties in soccer?

There are penalty kicks in soccer. A penalty kick is awarded when a defender commits a direct free kick offense while within his own penalty area.


Is it a penalty kick when a keeper has the ball in his hands and a foul is committed in the penalty box?

A foul does not have to be near the ball. A foul must occur (1) by a player, (2) on the field of play, (3) against an opponent, and (4) while the ball is in play. If the foul you describe is by a defender, against an attacker, in the defender's penalty area then play is stopped and a penalty kick awarded. Depending on the severity, it could also be misconduct.


Is a penalty kick given if a foul is committed in the penalty arc?

Foul refers to direct free kick offences. Any defender committing a foul against an attacker in the area results in a penalty kick. But, an attacker committing a foul against a defender would result in a direct free kick.


What happens if a player enters the penalty area too soon on a penalty kick?

If an attacker enters too soon... ... and the goal is made, then rekick. ... and the goal is not made, then IFK for defense. If a defender enters too soon... ... and the goal is made, then goal awarded with kick-off restart. ... and the goal is not made, then rekick. If both attacker and defender enter too soon ... then always rekick.


When is a penalty kick awarded instead of a free kick?

When a foul, specifically a direct free kick offense, is committed by a defender, against an attacker, in the penalty area.


What are all the penalties of soccer?

A penalty is a specific type of free kick given when a defender commits a direct free kick offense within their own penalty area.


Can goalkeeper hold the ball in the semi circle outside the 18 area?

No because it will be classed as handball and the other team will get a free kick.