Can the kicking team ask for the required 10 yards during a quick restart on a free kick?

The kicking team cannot ask for the required 10 yards during a quick restart on a free kick because the purpose of a quick restart is to resume play promptly, without unnecessary delays. The Laws of the Game encourage the quick restart to maintain the flow of the game and create opportunities for attacking play. If the kicking team seeks to enforce the 10-yard requirement during a quick restart, it contradicts the intent of this type of restart, as it could lead to unnecessary stoppages and disrupt the natural progression of the game.

In a quick restart scenario, the ball is in play as soon as it is kicked and moved, and play continues. The emphasis is on the attacking team's ability to take advantage of the situation rather than halting the action to enforce distance regulations that would apply in a traditional restart setup. Consequently, the rationale behind this rule prioritizes efficient game flow over the systematic enforcement of distance requirements for free kicks.