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Question Number: 25310Law 13 - Free Kicks 8/15/2011RE: Select Under 14 John of Sheboygan, WI USA asks...On defense, Can I stand next to the player taking the free kick? or do i have to be 10 yards away in all directions? Answer provided by Referee Michelle Maloney Ten yards away in all directions...always. And if the kick is coming from inside the defender's penalty area, the opponents must in addition be completely outside of the penalty area and stay there until the whole ball has left the PA. Allowing an opponent to stand next to the player taking the free kick has a chilling effect on where and when they can move, which removes the FREE part from the kick.
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View Referee Michelle Maloney profileAnswer provided by Referee Gary Voshol Ten yards in all directions. From Law 13: 'all opponents must be at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball'
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