jalgpalliväljak

Jalgpalliväljak, also known as a football pitch or soccer field, is the playing surface for the sport of football. It is a rectangular area with specific dimensions and markings that dictate the boundaries of play. The surface can be made of natural grass, artificial turf, or a hybrid of both. The dimensions of a jalgpalliväljak vary slightly depending on whether it is used for association football (soccer) or other forms of football, but generally, it is longer than it is wide.

The standard markings on a jalgpalliväljak include the touchlines which run the length of the field, and the goal lines which run across the width. The halfway line divides the field into two equal halves. At each end of the field, there is a penalty area, also known as the 18-yard box, and a smaller six-yard box, or goal area. The penalty mark, a small circle, is located within the penalty area, from which penalty kicks are taken. Two goals, typically rectangular frames with nets, are positioned at the center of each goal line. Corner arcs are also marked at each of the four corners of the field. The condition and markings of the jalgpalliväljak are crucial for fair play and the proper execution of the game's rules.