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The Different Dimensions Of Soccer Fields

Posted on July 5, 2008 - Filed Under Recreation and Sports

The Soccer fields are the actual ground where soccer is being played. The field should be rectangular which width should not exceed the length. Soccer fields dimension have different sizes depending on age group. Usually the width shall not be more than 80 yards (73.15M) nor less than 65 yards (59.44M) while the length shall not be more than 120 yards (109.72M) nor less than 110 yards (100.58). If by chance the field is less than the minimum dimension, the competing institutions may use a written mutual consent. The most favorable size is 75 yards (68.58M) by 120 yards (109.73M)

The dimensions of the field by age are as follows: For age 6-7 years old width (15-20yds) length (25-30yds), age 8 width (20-25yds) length (30-40yds), age 9 width (30-35yds) length (40-50yds), age 10 width (40-50yds) length (60-70yds), age 11 width (40-50yds) length (70-80yds), age 12 width (40-55yds) length 100-105yds), age 13 width (50-60yds) length (100-110yds) and for international, width (70-80yds) length (110-120yds).

In a world cup, the dimension of the playing field may depend slightly on the venue but such venues must meet the official minimum requirement of the size.

The playing field should have a touch line which length should be greater than the goal line. The field is marked with lines. The centre mark is at the midpoint of the halfway line. There is a circle whose radius is 9.15 m (10yards) is marked on it. Each end of the field has their own goal area.

Goals are on the centre of each goal line. It is consist of two vertical posts central from the corner of the flag post and fixed at the top by a horizontal crossbar.

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