How far away from the goal is a penalty kick taken?

Answer 1

A goal kick is a direct free-kick awarded to the defending team. It is awarded when a player from the attacking team causes the ball to cross the goal line and a goal is not awarded (for example, because the ball went wide of the goal, or a the ball crossed to goal line as a result of an indirect free-kick). A goal-kick is taken by the goalkeeper or any defending player placing the ball in his own goal area (six yard box) and hoofing the ball upfield. Technically a hoof is not compulsory, but the fast majority of goal-kicks are hoofed upfield. All members of the attacking team must leave the penalty area until the ball has left the penalty area following a goal kick. The ball must leave the penalty directly from the kick. If the kicker fails to kick the ball outside the penalty area, the kick is retaken. A goal can be scored from a goal kick, because a goal can be scored from a direct free-kick. An own-goal cannot be scored from a goal kick, because an own-goal cannot be scored from a direct free-kick. A goal kick is called a goal kick because it is taken from the goal area (six yard box). A player cannot be offside from a goal kick.

Answer 2

A goal kick is taken when a team has kicked the ball over the end line of the opposing team without it going over the goal. At that time, the goalie or defender or somebody who can kick the ball to atleast half field comes and places the ball on the 6 yard box which is the box closest to the goal. After the ball is placed on the 6 yard box, it can be kicked as far as possible up the field, or even passed quickly to the closest defender.

Answer 3

A goal kick may be taken by any player on the team.

Answer 4

If the opposing team hits the ball out of bounds across your team's goal line.

Answer 5

From anywhere within the goal area.

Answer 6

12 yards.