goal area
The 'goal area' is a specific zone in front of the goal in various sports, often involving special rules for goalkeepers.
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Definition
B2Soccer
(technical)The rectangular zone extending six yards from the goal, from which goal kicks are taken.
Example
- The goalkeeper prepared to take a goal kick from the goal area.
B2Ice Hockey
(technical)The semicircular zone in front of the goal designed to allow the goalie to perform without interference.
Example
- The player was penalized for entering the goal area and obstructing the goalie.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "goal area":
open goaldanger areacommon areagoal linegrey areaarea sneakred zone