How do penalty kicks work in Olympic soccer? Penalty kicks are awarded when "direct kick" infractions occur within the penalty area. The ball is placed on the 12-yard mark and a player has a free shot ...

A set piece in soccer occurs when a dead ball is put into play after a stoppage. Corners, free kicks, penalty kicks, goal kicks, and throw-ins are all examples of set pieces in soccer. The most ...

Legendary Italian referee Pierluigi Collina believes the penalty kick rule should be changed, not allowing the penalty taker ...

In MLS Fantasy Soccer: Manager it’s important to know which players are taking corners, set-pieces and especially, penalty kicks. This will help maximize your potential to accumulate points.