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Offences and sanctions If, after the ball is in play, the thrower touches the ball again before it has touched another player an indirect free kick is awarded; if the thrower deliberately handles the ball: • a direct free kick is awarded • a penalty kick is awarded if the offence occurred inside...

Because it is in the laws of the game. If a player, while correctly taking a corner kick, intentionally kicks the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball again but not in a careless or reckless manner or using excessive force, the referee allows play to continue. For any other offence the...