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In football: Fouls
Free kicks are awarded for fouls or violations of rules; when a free kick is taken, all players of the offending side must be at least 10 yards (9.15 meters) from the ball. Free kicks may be either direct (from which a goal may be…
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Australian rules football

In Australian rules football: Play of the game
Penalties known as free kicks are assessed against players who tackle opponents above the shoulders, below the knees, or in the back. Free kicks are also awarded to the defending team when an attacking player is deemed by the umpire to have held the ball too long or…
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