What do I watch for at a penalty kick?
Rule- Australia
- Football Australia
- Community football
- Assistant referees
- Laws of the Game
- 2026/27
- All ages
Under Law 6.1, at penalty kicks the assistant referee indicates when the goalkeeper moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked, and whether the ball crosses the line. If additional assistant referees have been appointed, the assistant referee takes a position in line with the penalty mark.
Source: IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, Law 6.1 (Assistant referees): https://www.theifab.com/laws/latest/the-other-match-officials/
Added 24 Oct 2026