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(i) Explain the following :1. A direct free kick 2. A through-pass (ii) State any four offences commited by a player within his own penalty area which warrants the award of a penalty kick.

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(i) 1. Direct Free Kick: It is given when Referee shows the warning card to the player. In this foul has been committed outside the penalty area like intentional delay, intentional hit to the player, intentional handling the ball, charging, dangerous play, holding opponent from behind, violent play, kicking the opponent. While taking direct kick the opposing player should be at least. 10 yards away from the ball (unless same member is nearby). Goal can be scored from this direct kick. 

2. Through-Pass: In this, the ball is passed between two or more defenders and the own teammate collects the ball and moves further. 

(ii) Penalty-Kick: A penalty kick is awarded when a foul is committed by a defender in the penalty area or technical area. The ball is placed on the penalty spot and the attacking player tries to kick it directly into the goal and goalkeeper only defends it. 

The offences are like: 

• Intentional hit to the player 

• Intentional handling the ball 

• Charging opponent 

• Holding opponent from behind.



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