Free kicks
Direct and indirect free kicks restart play after different offences. Direct free kicks can score directly; indirect free kicks need another touch before a goal can count.
Restarts
Free Kick, Corner Kick, and Throw-in Explained
How common soccer restarts work after fouls or the ball leaves the field.
Throw-ins and corners
A throw-in is taken from the touchline. A corner kick is taken from the corner area after the defending team last touches the ball over its own goal line.
Visual path
Restart map
Foul
Free kick
Touchline
Throw-in
Goal line
Based on FIFA tournament information for World Cup pages and the IFAB Laws of the Game for rules pages. Football Buddy keeps explanations short for casual fans.
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FAQ
Common beginner questions
Can you be offside from a throw-in?
No. A player cannot be offside directly from a throw-in.
Can you be offside from a corner kick?
No. A player cannot be offside directly from a corner kick.