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The Pitch The layout of a field is shown below. The dimensions can be varied, depending on the number of players and their ability levels. Coaches need to spend adequate time at each practice identifying the boundaries and markings of the field, particularly with beginner players.   Goal Box Goalkeeper must place the ball within this box for a goal kick (11-a-side only).   Penalty Area Only the goalkeeper is allowed to use their hands within this box. Any major foul inside this area results in a one-on-one penalty kick taken from the penalty spot. When a penalty is in progress, all other players must stand outside the penalty area, including the penalty arc.   Center Circle A kickoff is taken from the center of this circle. All defenders must stand beyond the circle.   Halfway Line Both teams must be behind their side of this on a kickoff.   Sideline The ball is out of play if it crosses this line, unlike American football and basketball. The line itself is in play.   Corner-Kick Arc The ball must be placed within this arc for a corner kick. The Pitch     5-a-Side Key Dimensions   Minimum Field Size 40 meters by 30 meters (44 yards by 33 yards) Maximum Field Size 50 meters by 35 meters (55 yards by 38 yards) Penalty Area 7 meters deep by 12 meters wide (8 yards by 13 yards) Penalty Spot 6.4 meters (7 yards) from the goal line Goal Size 1.8 meters high by 3.7 meters wide (6 feet by 12 feet)   11-a-Side Key Dimensions   Minimum Field Size 91.4 meters by 50.3 meters (100 yards by 55 yards) Maximum Field Size 109.7 meters by 68.6 meters  (120 yards by 75 yards) Penalty Area 16.5 meters deep by 40.2 meters wide (18 yards by 44 yards) Penalty Spot 11 meters (12 yards) from the goal line Goal Size 2.4 meters high by 7.3 meters wide (8 feet by 24 feet.)

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