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. COUNT 4
QSN1 What is the penalty area marked by? ANS1 goal line QSN2 a penalty foul by the defending team can be punishable by a what? ANS2 penalty kick QSN3 how many meters from the goalpost does a penalty area extend?  ANS3 16.5 m QSN4 Only who can handle the ball with his hands? ANS4 goalkeeper