May an indirect free kick be awarded in the penalty area?

Answer 1

An indirect free kick may be awarded in the penalty area. It is not promoted to a penalty kick.

If it is in the goal area, the kick location must be moved away from the goal line to the top of the goal area (6 yards out).

Answer 2

One would expect the kicker to touch the ball on an indirect free kick.

Answer 3

It is called handling.

If it was deliberate handling, and the player was not the goal keeper, then play would be stopped and restarted with a penalty kick for the opposing team.