Soccer- a kick that follows a foul?

Answer 1

In precise usage, a foul is one of the direct free kick offenses that is performed by a player, against an opponent, on the field, and during active play.

Indirect free kick offenses are not referred to as fouls. Deliberate handling, a direct free kick offense, is also not usually referred to as a foul since it is not against an opponent.

Answer 2

A direct free kick or a penalty kick almost always follows a foul.

Answer 3

A foul is an offense that is normally punishable by a direct free kick, is committed against an opponent, on the field, and during active play.