Soccer Vocabulary
THE FIELD OUTLAY
-The Field or 'PITCH' is typically 55-75 yards wide by 100-120 yards long.
-The field is outlined by the sidelines (longest white lines) at the width.
-The Goal lines are represented by the lines that run perpendicular to the sidelines and are on the furthest reaches of the sidelines.
-The Half splits the field in two
-The center circle is in the middle of the field
-The Penalty area is designated by the larger rectangles on either side of the field surrounding the goal or keeper box.
-The Goalie or Keeper box is the smaller rectangles within the pitch.
-Penalty Kick Line (PK Line) is 10 yards from the Goal line centered with the goal.
-The Goal or Net is positioned behind the goal lines and is 24' x 8'.
-The Field or 'PITCH' is typically 55-75 yards wide by 100-120 yards long.
-The field is outlined by the sidelines (longest white lines) at the width.
-The Goal lines are represented by the lines that run perpendicular to the sidelines and are on the furthest reaches of the sidelines.
-The Half splits the field in two
-The center circle is in the middle of the field
-The Penalty area is designated by the larger rectangles on either side of the field surrounding the goal or keeper box.
-The Goalie or Keeper box is the smaller rectangles within the pitch.
-Penalty Kick Line (PK Line) is 10 yards from the Goal line centered with the goal.
-The Goal or Net is positioned behind the goal lines and is 24' x 8'.