Which restart is applicable for an offside call?

When a player is called offside, the restart is an indirect free kick awarded to the opposing team from the place where the offside offense occurred. The offside rule is designed to prevent players from gaining an unfair advantage by positioning themselves too close to the opponent's goal at the time the ball is played.

An indirect free kick requires that the ball must touch another player before a goal can be scored. This aligns with the nature of the offside rule, as it involves the positioning of players rather than a direct foul.

The other types of restarts cited do not apply in this situation. A direct free kick would be awarded for fouls, while a penalty kick is only given for fouls occurring within the penalty area. A dropped ball is used to restart the game in situations where play has been stopped for reasons not pertaining to a foul or a goal. Thus, for an offside call, the proper and applicable restart is indeed an indirect free kick.