penalty mark
Twelve-yard marker point
The penalty mark is the spot on a soccer field from which penalty kicks are taken, located twelve yards from the goal line.
Also called the penalty spot.
The term appears in other sports with similar designated kicking or shooting positions.
Set piece from mark
- goalkeeperNet-defending player
- strikerOne who hits targets
- shootoutArmed confrontation or tiebreaker
- conversionAct of changing states
twelve yards · save · placement · run-up · stutter step · dive · net · goal line
Tense apprehension
- tensionStretched or strained state
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- composureEmotional self-control
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
anticipation · expectation · stakes · responsibility · momentum · dread · apprehension · psychological
Putting somewhere specific
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- curlSpiral or loop form
- side nettingNet flanking the goalmouth
chip · feint · stutter step · run-up · strike · contact · follow-through · deception
spot kick
Set piece from mark
- goalkeeperNet-defending player
- strikerOne who hits targets
- shootoutArmed confrontation or tiebreaker
twelve yards · conversion · save · placement · run-up · stutter step · dive · net · goal line · referee
nerves
Tense apprehension
- tensionStretched or strained state
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- composureEmotional self-control
concentration · anticipation · expectation · stakes · responsibility · momentum · dread · apprehension · psychological · intimidation
placement
Putting somewhere specific
side netting · chip · feint · stutter step · run-up · strike · contact · follow-through · deception · timing
penalty markcenter spot
Middle point of field
halfway line · center circle · touchline · goal line · goal area
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