What is a penalty kick in Soccer?
By Chris Smith Penalties are some of the most intense situations in soccer. A well-executed penalty kick -- or 'PK' -- can often mean the difference between success and failure for teams chasing glory. But what exactly are they? What is a penalty in soccer?In the regular run of play, a referee will award a penalty for a foul committed by a defending team inside their own box, which is aptly named the 'penalty area'. The ball will then be placed on a spot directly 12 yards in front of the net, with a chosen player from the attacking team looking to beat the defending goalkeeper with a shot in a...