FIFA Q & A - Law 13

A player takes a free kick from outside his own penalty area and then touches the ball again by deliberately handling the ball before it has been played by another player. What action does the referee take?
A team is awarded a direct free kick in its own penalty area. The player taking the kick passes it directly to his goalkeeper who misses it and the ball enters the goal. What action does the referee take?
A team is awarded an indirect free kick inside its own penalty area. The player taking the kick hits it against a team mate who is inside the penalty area and the ball enters the goal. What action does the referee take?
When a goal kick or a free kick is taken from within a player's own penalty area, when may opposing players enter the penalty area?
May a free kick be taken by lifting the ball with a foot or both feet simultaneously?
When taking a free kick awarded to their team, may players use feinting tactics to confuse opponents?
Although an opponent is only 4.5m from the ball a player takes a quick free kick. Is it permitted?
An indirect free kick is awarded to the attacking team outside its opponent's penalty area. The referee fails to raise his arm to indicate that the kick is indirect and the ball is kicked directly into goal. What action does the referee take?

FIFA Law 13

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