penalty kick

A penalty kick in soccer is awarded when a player commits a foul within their own penalty area. It’s a direct shot on goal taken from the penalty spot, located 12 yards from the goal line. Only the goalkeeper and the kicker are allowed to be within the penalty area during the kick; the goalkeeper tries to stop the shot, while the kicker aims to score. It provides a high-pressure scoring chance and often occurs during close matches, significantly impacting the game’s outcome.