What a Soccer Field Looks Like
Part of the Soccer For Dummies Cheat Sheet
A soccer field (sometimes referred to as “the pitch”) is at least 100 yards long, 50 yards wide, and has a goal centered at both ends. Within the field are markings including those for the penalty area and spot, the center spot for kick-offs, and, of course, the corners — without which corner kicks would just be kicks.
The field of play is divided into two halves by the halfway line, which joins the middle of both touchlines. In the middle of this halfway line is the center mark commonly referred to as the center spot. Around it is marked a circle with a 10-yard radius.
The field can be constructed of grass, or it can be composed of manmade materials such as AstroTurf. The color of any artificial surface must always be green. The following figure shows the correct layout for a regulation soccer field:
