Strafraum
Strafraum, in football (soccer) terms the penalty area, is the rectangular zone in front of each goal defined by the Laws of the Game. It marks where certain offenses are punishable with a penalty kick and where the goalkeeper normally operates under the most extended set of privileges.
Dimensions and layout. The Strafraum extends 16.5 meters (18 yards) from the goal line into the field
Rules and consequences. Fouls committed inside the Strafraum by the defending team can result in a direct
Role in restarts and play. The Strafraum plays a central role in set-piece situations and in defining
Variations. The described dimensions are standard in the Laws of the Game issued by IFAB; actual field