18 yard box
What Is The Definition Of 18-Yard Box In Soccer?
1. The 18-yard box is an area marked in front of each goal on a soccer field. The box marks the area within which a goalkeeper may touch the ball with their hands.
When fouls that require a direct free kick occur inside the box, a penalty kick may be awarded and all players not involved in the shot must stand outside the box’s borders. When taking a goal kick, the ball is not in play until it is outside this box, which measures 18 yards deep by 44 yard wide.
Examples of How 18-Yard Box Is Used In Commentary
1. The defender’s hand ball occurred inside the 18-yard box, so the referee awarded a penalty kick to the opposing team.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Soccer
Also Known As:
1. Penalty box
2. Penalty area
