Rules & Awardseasy
Under the Laws of the Game, from what distance is a penalty kick taken?
CORRECT ANSWER
12 yards (11 metres) from the goal line
A penalty kick is taken from the penalty spot, 12 yards (approximately 11 metres) from the goal line.
ALL OPTIONS
✓12 yards (11 metres) from the goal line
B10 yards
C18 yards
D6 yards
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