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Field Dimensions for a regulation soccer field
The Goal
The adult soccer goal is 24 feet wide by 8 feet high.
Overall Field Dimensions
The overall dimensions is 100 yards long and 60 yards wide (also 360 ft 11 in x 246 ft 1 in, 110 x 75 m)
Midfield Line
The middle of the field is divided lengthwise by the midfield line.
Center Circle
In the center of the field, there is a 10 yard circle which defenders must stay out of at the start of play.
Penalty Area (also called the 'penalty box')
A rectangular box, 44 yards wide by 18 yards deep, is centered on the goal. Fouls comitted in this area may result in a penalty kick.
Penalty Mark
The penalty mark is 12 yards from the end line, inseide the 'penalty area' where "penalty kicks" are placed.
Goal Area
The goal area is a box box are 20 yards wide by 6 yards deep inside the 'penalty area', also centered on the goal. This box marks the area from which a goal kick must be placed.
Corner Kick Circle
A one yard quarter circle is marked on each corner of the field, indicating where a player must place the ball prior to a corner kick.
Related Pages
- A Ball, Some Friends, and a Soccer Goal - all you need for a game
- Official Balls of the World Cup
