nurgalöögipiirkonnad

Nurgalöögipiirkonnad, often translated as "corner kick areas" or "penalty boxes," are specifically marked zones on a football (soccer) pitch. There are two such areas, one at each end of the field, directly in front of the goals. These areas are rectangular and are defined by lines painted on the grass. The purpose of the nurgalöögipiirkonnad is to regulate certain aspects of the game, most notably penalties and goal kicks.

When a foul is committed by the defending team within their own nurgalöögipiirkond, a penalty kick is awarded to the opposing team. This is a direct free kick taken from a designated spot, the penalty mark, which is usually located at the center of the nurgalöögipiirkond's goal line. The goalkeeper is the only player allowed to stand on the goal line between the goalposts during a penalty kick, and all other players must remain outside the nurgalöögipiirkond and behind the penalty mark until the kick is taken.

Conversely, if the attacking team is the last to touch the ball before it goes out of play over the goal line, a goal kick is awarded to the defending team. This kick is taken by a player from the defending team from anywhere within their own nurgalöögipiirkond. The ball must be stationary before it is kicked, and opposing players must remain outside the nurgalöögipiirkond until the ball is in play. The dimensions of the nurgalöögipiirkond are standardized across most football leagues and competitions, ensuring consistency in the application of these important rules.