Final answer:
In soccer, a free kick awarded to Team A within their own penalty area must be kicked directly out of the area before other players can touch the ball. Opponents must stay outside the penalty area until the ball is in play. The 'penalty arc' is not involved during a free kick in the penalty area, as the term usually refers to a different feature used during penalty kicks.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student is asking about a scenario that occurs in soccer (football), specifically regarding free kicks taken within a team's penalty area. According to the laws of the game, when Team A is awarded a free kick in their own penalty area, the ball must be kicked directly out of the penalty area before it can be played by another player.
The ball is in play once it has left the penalty area and has been moved with any legal touch. The opposing team members must remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play. If the free kick is taken within the penalty arc, which is actually just part of the full penalty area, the same rules apply.
It is important to make a distinction, as there is no 'penalty arc' per se; the arc often referred to is the 'penalty arc' at the top of the penalty area, which serves a different purpose during penalty kicks, not free kicks. This arc is irrelevant during free kicks taken from inside the penalty area.