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Penalty spot
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the designated mark from which penalty kicks are taken
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
penalty spots
What is a "penalty spot"?
A penalty spot is a marked location on a soccer field, placed 12 yards from the goal line and centered with the goal. It is where penalty kicks are taken after a foul has been committed inside the penalty area. The player taking the kick stands at the penalty spot while attempting to score a goal by shooting the ball past the goalkeeper. The penalty spot is a key feature of the game, as it provides a clear opportunity to score, especially when a team has been awarded a penalty kick for a serious foul.
Examples
The referee pointed to the penalty spot after the foul.
