What type of free kick is awarded for a foul outside the penalty area?

A direct free kick is awarded for certain types of fouls committed by a player outside the penalty area. This type of free kick allows the player taking it to shoot directly at the goal without needing the ball to touch another player first. Fouls that can result in a direct free kick include actions such as tripping, pushing, or holding an opponent.

In contrast, an indirect free kick, awarded for other less serious infractions, requires the ball to be touched by another player before a goal can be scored. A penalty kick, on the other hand, is awarded for a foul occurring within the penalty area, which is specifically for offenses committed against an attacking player. A corner kick is awarded when the ball goes out of play over the goal line last touched by a defending player, which does not relate to fouls outside the penalty area. Therefore, in the context of fouls outside the penalty area, the direct free kick is the appropriate choice.