Penalty Kick (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun Soccer.
  1. a free kick awarded for an infraction committed by a defensive player in the penalty area and taken by the offensive player who has been fouled from a point 12 yards (11 meters) directly in front of the goal. Abbreviation PK
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  1. a free kick at the goal from a point (penalty spot) within the penalty area and 12 yards (about 11 m) from the goal, with only the goalkeeper allowed to defend it: awarded to the attacking team after a foul within the penalty area by a member of the defending team
  2. a kick awarded after a serious foul that can be aimed straight at the goal to score three points
Penalty Kick (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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