In front of the goal is the penalty area. This area is marked by the goal line, two lines starting on the goal line 16.5 m (18 yd) from the goalposts and extending 16.5 m (18 yd) into the pitch perpendicular to the goal line, and a line joining them. This area has a number of functions, the most prominent being to mark where the goalkeeper may handle the ball and where a penalty foul by a member of the defending team becomes punishable by a penalty kick. Other markings define the position of the ball or players at kick-offs, goal kicks, penalty kicks and corner kicks.
In front of the goal is the penalty area . This area is marked by the goal line , two lines starting on the goal line 16.5 m ( 18 yd ) from the goalposts and extending 16.5 m ( 18 yd ) into the pitch perpendicular to the goal line , and a line joining them . This area has a number of functions , the most prominent being to mark where the goalkeeper may handle the ball and where a penalty foul by a member of the defending team becomes punishable by a penalty kick . Other markings define the position of the ball or players at kick - offs , goal kicks , penalty kicks and corner kicks .
What is the penalty area marked by?
What is the penalty area marked by ?
goal line
goal line