A goal kick is performed when the ball completely exits the field across the goal line, last touched by an attacker, and outside the goal posts or above the cross bar (i.e. not a goal).
The ball is placed anywhere in the goal area and is kicked by the defense to restart. The ball may not be touched by any player until it has exited the penalty area.
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It is when the attacking team kicks the ball over the other teams end line, and usually the goalie takes a kick from the corner of the six yard box.