[USMA:9094] RE: soccer fields/HTML message!

[Han Maenen]

For a change, this is an HTML message. There is no further explanation of the reasons for these not-set dimensions,

 

Han

 

 

Go to: http://www.fifa2.com/scripts/runisa.dll?S7:gp::67173+refs/laws

 

Then, left of the upper screen go to Law 1 The Field of Play.

 

 

I - The Field of Play

Dimensions The field of play must be rectangular. The length of the touch line must be greater than the length of the goal line. Length: minimum 90 m (100 yds), maximum 120 m (130 yds) Width: minimum 45 m (50 yds), maximum 90 m (100 yds) International Matches Length: minimum 100 m (110 yds), maximum 110 m (120 yds) Width: minimum 64 m (70 yds), maximum 75 m (80 yds) Field Markings The field of play is marked with lines. These lines belong to the areas of which they are boundaries. The two longer boundary lines are called touch lines. The two shorter lines are called goal lines. All lines are not more than 12 cm (5 ins) wide. The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The centre mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of 9.15 m (10 yds) is marked around it. The Goal Area A goal area is defined at each end of the field as follows: Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, 5.5 m (6 yds) from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of 5.5 m (6 yds) and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area. The Penalty Area A penalty area is defined at each end of the field as follows: Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, 16.5 m (18 yds) from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of 16.5 m (18 yds) and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area. Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made 11 m (12 yds) from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them. An arc of a circle with a radius of 9.15 m (10 yds) from each penalty mark.is drawn outside the penalty area. Flagposts A flagpost, not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) high, with a non-pointed top and a flag is placed at each corner. Flagposts may also be placed at each end of the halfway line, not less than 1m (1 yd) outside the touch line. The Corner Arc A quarter circle with a radius of 1 m (1 yd) from each corner flagpost is drawn inside the field of play. Goals Goals must be placed on the centre of each goal line. They consist of two upright posts equidistant from the corner flagposts and joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar. The distance between the posts is 7.32 m (8 yds) and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is 2.44 m (8ft). Both goalposts and the crossbar have the same width and depth which do not exceed 12 cm (5 ins). The goal lines are the same width as that of the goalposts and the crossbar. Nets may be attached to the goals and the ground behind the goal, provided that they are properly supported and do not interfere with the goalkeeper. The goalposts and crossbars must be white. Safety Goals must be anchored securely to the ground. Portable goals may only be used if they satisfy this requirement.

Decisions of the International F.A. Board

If the crossbar becomes displaced or broken, play is stopped until it has been repaired or replaced in position. If a repair is not possible, the match is abandoned. The use of a rope to replace the crossbar is not permitted. If the crossbar can be repaired, the match is restarted with a dropped ball at the place where the ball was located when play was stopped. * (see preface) Goalposts and crossbars must be made of wood, metal or other approved material. Their shape may be square, rectangular, round or elliptical and they must not be dangerous to players. No kind of commercial advertising, whether real or virtual, is permitted on the field of play and field equipment (including the goal nets and the areas they enclose) from the time the teams enter the field of play until they have left it at half-time and from the time the teams re-enter the field of play until the end of the match. In particular, no advertising material of any kind may be displayed on goals, nets, flagposts or their flags. No extraneous equipment (cameras, microphones, etc.) may be attached to these items. There shall be no advertising of any kind within the technical area or within one metre from the touch line and outside the field of play on the ground. Further, no advertising shall be allowed in the area between the goal line and the goal nets. The reproduction, whether real or virtual, of representative logos or emblems of FIFA, confederations, national associations, leagues, clubs or other bodies, is forbidden on the field of play and field equipment (including the goal nets and the areas they enclose) during playing time, as described in Decision 3. A mark may be made off the field of play, 9.15 metres (10 yds) from the corner arc and at right angles to the goal line to ensure that this distance is observed when a corner kick is being taken.

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-----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht-----

Von: "Dennis Brownridge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

An: "U.S. Metric Association" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Gesendet: woensdag 8 november 2000 22:36

Betreff: [USMA:9078] RE: soccer fields

> You mean there are no set dimensions for soccer fields? Can the width really
> vary by a factor of 2? Or does min/max mean something else?
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
> > Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: 2000 November 8 Wednesday 12:07
> > To: U.S. Metric Association
> > Subject: [USMA:9070] re. USMA 9066: sports rules
> >
> >
> >
> > About the dimensions of soccer fields:
> >
> > The Fifa rules state the following:
> > min./max. length of the field: 90-100 m
> > min/max. widths: 45 - 90 m.
> >
> > For international events:
> > min/max. lengths: 100 - 110 m
> > min./max widths: 64 - 75 m
> >
> > The Corner arc may be 1 m or 1 yard diagonal. All other
> > dimensions within the
> > playing area are stupid soft metric. Hard metrication is feasible
> > and long
> > overdue as you can see that the max. length is 110 m at the most.
> >
> > Quoten Kim Sherman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> >
> > > The big problem with football is that stadium floors may not
> > accommodate 120
> > > meters in length.
> > >
> > > >>> "Han Maenen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 11/07 2:54 AM >>>
> > > Yes, I agree totally! Down with soft metric! The time is long
> > overdue for
> > > hard metricating soccer. It is not British anymore. These 15 cm
> > should be
> > > clipped off. And the hurdles used in athletics should be
> > changed too; they
> > > are still a yard high, expressed as 91.4 cm. Make them 90 cm exactly!
> > >
> > > > Marcus
> > > >
> > <snip>
> >
> >
>
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