goalkick

A goalkick is a method of restarting play in the sport of association football. It is awarded when the ball completely crosses the goal line, having last been touched by an attacking player, and a goal has not been scored. The ball is kicked from anywhere within the goal area by a defending player. The kick must leave the penalty area before it can be touched by another player, although an indirect free kick may be awarded if this rule is broken. The goalkick is a form of indirect restart, meaning the ball must be touched by another player before a goal can be scored directly from the kick. The defending team aims to use the goalkick to clear the ball upfield and potentially launch a counter-attack. The attacking team typically tries to press the defending players to regain possession quickly and prevent them from building an attack. The specific placement and execution of a goalkick can vary depending on the team's strategy and the game situation.