PENALTY KICK


Meaning of PENALTY KICK in English

noun

1. : a free kick allowed in rugby because of some violation of the rules by the opponents

2. : a free kick allowed in soccer for certain infringements of the rules within the penalty area and made from a mark 12 yards in front of the center of the goal with all players of both sides except the player making the kick and the opposing goalkeeper barred from the penalty area

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