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After receiving the Referee's signal to take a corner kick a red player taking the kick delays longer than five seconds. You will award a free kick to the opposing team from the spot the ball is already on.

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After receiving the Referee's signal to take a corner kick, if a red player taking the kick delays longer than five seconds, a free kick will be awarded to the opposing team from the spot where the ball is already placed.

Explanation:

In soccer, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team when the ball is completely across the goal line, having last touched a player of the defending team.

The player taking the corner kick must do so within five seconds of receiving the Referee's signal. If the player taking the corner kick delays longer than five seconds, it is considered a delay of game offense, and a free kick will be awarded to the opposing team from the spot where the ball is already placed.

This rule is in place to ensure that the game flows smoothly and that there are no unnecessary delays. It also helps to prevent teams from wasting time by stalling or delaying tactics during corner kicks.

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