What is the proper restart when both teams infringe during a penalty kick?

When a penalty kick is taken, there are specific rules that govern what happens if both teams commit an infringement. The correct outcome in this situation is a retake of the penalty kick. This is based on the understanding that the penalty kick is a unique situation aimed at determining a goal under specific conditions. If both teams infringe—meaning that, for example, players from both the attacking and defending sides break the rules before the penalty kick is properly taken—the fairest resolution is to allow the attacking team another opportunity to take the penalty under the correct conditions.

This ruling ensures that the integrity of the penalty kick is maintained and that the attacking team has a fair chance at scoring, given the aberration caused by the simultaneous infringements. Referees are instructed to recognize that in situations involving a penalty kick, the primary concern is to uphold fairness and the rules surrounding this significant moment in a match. Therefore, when both teams are at fault, the appropriate course of action is to retake the penalty kick.