1978
Law XIII - Free-Kick
A free-kick awarded to the defending team, within
its own goal-area, may be taken from any point within that half of
the goal-area in which the free-kick has been awarded.
1979
Law XIII - Free-Kick
Decision by the IFAB: in order to distinguish
between a direct and an indirect free-kick, the referee, ..., shall
indicate accordingly by raising an arm above his head...
1980
Law XII - Fouls and Misconduct
New offense: spitting at an opponent
Decision: the offence of spitting at officials and other
persons, ... shall be considered as violent conduct.
Law XIII - Free-Kick
Taking a free-kick inside one's own
penalty-area - the opposing team's players shall be at least
ten yards (9.15m) from the ball and shall remain outside the
penalty area until the ball has been kicked out of the area.
Law XVI - Goal-Kick
Opponents of the team taking the goal-kick shall
remain outside the penalty-area until the ball has been kicked out
of the penalty-area.
History of the Laws of the Game - 1970-1980

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