Meaning of the word "indirect free kick" in English

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indirect free kick

US /ɪnˌdaɪ.rekt ˌfriː ˈkɪk/
UK /ɪnˌdaɪ.rekt ˌfriː ˈkɪk/
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Noun

1.

a free kick awarded in soccer for a less serious foul, from which a goal cannot be scored directly unless another player touches the ball before it enters the goal

Example:
The referee awarded an indirect free kick for a dangerous play.
For an indirect free kick to result in a goal, another player must touch the ball.
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