<P> Unlike a direct free kick, an offence punishable by an indirect free kick does not result in a penalty kick when it occurs in the offending team's penalty area; rather, it continues to be taken as an indirect free kick . </P> <P> The law was derived from the Sheffield Rules that stated that no goal could be scored from a free kick . This law was absorbed into the Laws of the Game in 1877 and later adapted to allow indirect free kicks as a result of dangerous play . Today it is most commonly awarded for an offside offence . </P> <P> The kick is taken from where the infringement occurred, unless the offence was committed within the goal area of the team awarded the kick, in which case the kick may be taken from anywhere within the goal area . An indirect free kick within the opposing team's goal area is taken from the goal area line, parallel to the goal line, nearest to where the infringement occurred (i.e. at least 6 yards from the goal line). </P> <P> The ball must be stationary prior to being kicked . Opponents must remain 10 yards (9.15 m) from the ball (and also outside of the penalty area if the kick is taken from within the kicking team's penalty area) until the ball is in play . The exception to this is that opponents may be within 10 yards of the ball provided they are standing on their goal line between the goal posts . </P>

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