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
A6 yards
B10 yards
โ12 yards (11 metres) from the goal line
D18 yards
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