Many soccer enthusiasts argue about direct vs indirect free kicks. Being able to tell the difference between the free-kick rules spells a deep appreciation of soccer games. One is that they are ...

"Direct or indirect?" you cry to the ref. Check out the Academy's top 10 offences that can lead to a direct free-kick. 1) A player kicks or attempts to kick an opponent 2) Trips or attempts to trip an ...

Direct and indirect free kicks are awarded to the opposing team of a player, substitute, substituted or sent-off player, or team official guilty of an offence. INDIRECT FREE KICK SIGNAL The referee ...

A penalty kick is awarded if a player commits a direct free kick offence inside their penalty area or off the field as part of play as outlined in Laws 12 and 13. A goal may be scored directly from a ...

but in 2023/24 only 11 direct free-kicks found the back of the net. Relive every Premier League club's most recent goal scored directly from a free-kick.

So you know all about direct free-kicks now. With an indirect free-kick, you obviously have to pass before you can shoot. But "when are these free-kicks awarded?" I hear you ask.

It was Twine's second goal from a direct free-kick this season for the Robins - following one against QPR - and took his tally to 15, to make him the most prolific free-kick taker in the English ...