Law 16: The goal kick

Applies to: 11-a-side, 7-a-side, minis.

A goal kick is a method of restarting play:
A goal kick is awarded when:
The whole of the ball, having last touched a player of the attacking team, passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air,
and a goal is not scored in accordance with Law 10.

How to take it:

The ball is kicked from any point within the six-yard box at 11-a-side - or the penalty area at 7-a-side - by a player of the defending team.
Opponents remain outside the penalty area until the ball
The kicker does not play the ball a second time until it has touched another player.
The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty area.
If the kicker fails to kick the ball out of the area the kick is retaken.
Team mates may stand inside the area but cannot touch the ball until it has left the area.