These lines are drawn 6 yards into the field of play, and are joined by another line drawn parallel to the goal line. The area marked off by these lines is known as the goal area. The 6-yard box is surrounded by a similar, larger box measured 18 yards out from the inside edge of the goalposts. This penalty area extends 18 yards into the field of play, and is crowned with a semicircle centered along the long edge. At each corner, and sometimes at either end of the center line, brightly colored flags act as a visual cue for players and referees, reminding them of the boundaries of the field.
Goals consist of two basic parts, the net and the frame.
The net is supported by the goal frame, which consists of the two upright goalposts connected by a horizontal crossbar. All rights reserved.