Penalty Spot Definition

noun
The place where the ball is positioned for a penalty kick in soccer, normally 12 yards (11 m) directly in front of the goal's center.
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Other Word Forms of Penalty Spot

Noun

Singular:
penalty spot
Plural:
penalty-spots

Origin of Penalty Spot

Penalty Spot Sentence Examples

  • Everton took the lead on just seven minutes from the penalty spot following a handball in the area.

  • Shearer played his part by putting the magpies in the lead from the penalty spot.

  • On thirty six minutes Brechin went two nil up from the penalty spot.

  • That goal, however, came from the penalty spot.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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