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The answer
No. A defending-team player may take it from the goal area. The ball is in play once kicked and clearly moving.
Practical example
A defender starting the restart is not necessarily a procedural error. Identify the restart before commenting on the tactic.
What to check
Check the relevant edition of the Laws of the Game and competition regulations. Sporting rules and bet settlement rules answer different questions. The examples above do not describe an actual event.