When play has been stopped for an infraction, play shall be started with a free kick taken by a player from the opposing team. During the taking of the free kick, all of the opposing players must stand at least ten feet from the ball until it is in play. The ball must be stationary when a free kick is taken and the kicker has five seconds to play the ball. Failure to put the ball in play will result in the ball being turned over to the opposing team.
Free Kick In Attacking Penalty Area:
Any free kick awarded to the attacking team for a foul which occurred in the opponents' penalty area, shall be taken at the top of the penalty area at the dot, unless a penalty kick has been awarded.
Free Kicks Originating In The Penalty Area:
When a player is taking a free kick in his own team's penalty area, all opposing players shall remain outside the penalty area until the all has cleared the penalty area, and shall be at least 10 feet from the ball while the kick is being taken.
Violation/Kicker
If the kicker, after taking the free kick, plays the ball a second time before it has been touched by another player, a free kick shall be taken by a player on the opposing team at the point where the second touch took place.
If kicker delays the kick longer than five seconds after the referee's signal, his team shall lose possession of the restart.
