What type of kick is awarded when play is stopped solely to deal with misconduct by team officials?

When play is stopped specifically to address misconduct by team officials, the appropriate restart is a dropped ball. This is because team official misconduct does not necessarily involve a foul that would warrant a free kick. The Laws of the Game stipulate that if play is stopped for reasons not associated with an infringement of the laws by players, such as misconduct by team officials or external interference, a dropped ball is used to restart the game.

In contrast, indirect free kicks, direct free kicks, and penalty kicks are all designated for specific player infractions or fouls. Since the scenario specifically mentions the actions of team officials, a dropped ball effectively resets the game in a neutral manner, allowing for fair play to continue after an interruption.