PENALTY AREA


Meaning of PENALTY AREA in English

(~s)

In football, the ~ is the rectangular area in front of the goal. Inside this area the goalkeeper is allowed to handle the ball, and if the defending team breaks a rule here, the opposing team gets a penalty. (mainly BRIT)

= penalty box

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