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Penalty Kick (PK)

pen*al*ty kick

What Is The Definition Of Penalty Kick In Soccer?What Is A Penalty Kick In Soccer? Definition & Meaning

1. A penalty kick is a kick that is spotted only 12 yards away from the goal line. The penalty kick is awarded to the offensive player after the defensive team has committed a foul within its own penalty area, which usually resorts in a direct free kick.

Examples Of How Penalty Kick Is Used In Commentary

1. While dribbling the ball up the field on a breakaway, the Kroos gets pulled down from behind after he crosses into the penalty area and is then awarded a penalty kick due to the foul by the defender.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Soccer

Abbreviated As:

1. PK

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