After a goal by Team B$,$ a player on Team A stands in the opponent?s half of the field and kicks the ball backward after the official blows the whistle to restart the game. Before the ball is touched by another player, the same player kicks the ball again to redirect it$.$

A$.$ This is legal and play should continue.

B$.$ This is illegal and the kick should be retaken.

C$.$ This is illegal and Team B should be awarded a direct free kick.

D$.$ This is illegal and Team B should be awarded an indirect free kick.