A penalty kick in football is taken from the marked spot at what distance?
A
25 yards
B
12 yards
C
10 yards
D
7 yards
Correct Option:
B
Explanation
The penalty mark is 12 yards (11 metres) from the midpoint between the goalposts. A penalty kick is taken from this mark when an offence punishable by a direct free kick occurs inside the offending team's own penalty area.
