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Previously, penalty areas extended the width of the field, but were reduced to their current dimensions in 1901 .


FUNCTIONS


Fouls punishable by a Direct Free Kick (i.e. handling the ball and most physical fouls), committed by the defensive team within the penalty area, may be penalised by a penalty kick. A penalty kick is taken from the penalty mark.

The penalty area has other functions, including:
  • Goalkeeper s: The area delimiting the area in which a goalkeeper may legally handle the ball;

  • Goal Kick s: The ball is not in play until it has left the area, and opposing players must remain outside the area until this time;

  • Defensive Direct Free Kick s and Indirect Free Kick s: Again, the ball is not in play until it has left the area, and opposing players must remain outside the area until this time;

  • Taking of penalty kicks: players other than the kicker and the goalkeeper must remain outside the area (and also the penalty arc) until the kick has been taken.



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