Question of sport (1 Viewer)

[standupforcity]

What is the origin and significance of the 'D'? I understand it was a late addition but for what? I've seen keepers clear from it, fouls committed in it with no penalty awarded, and players standing in it when a penalty is taken. I've asked a few people and no-one seems sure. So what's it for and what's it's purpose today?

 

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[Otis]

Isn't it there to make sure everyone is 10 yards from the penalty spot when a spot kick is taken?

 

[standupforcity]

Isn't it there to make sure everyone is 10 yards from the penalty spot when a spot kick is taken?

That's what I thought, but no-one seems to take much notice including the refs, which is why I'm asking the question in case there is some other reason for it...it seems pretty redundant

 

[scroobiustom]

The 'D' is to mark 10 yards from the Penalty Spot, no player must stand in it and it does form a part of the penalty area.

If a player is attacking and the penalty is scored, it should be re-taken

If a player is defending and the penalty missed, it should be re-taken.

Likewise you will notice on corners a line is draw of the pitch on both the corresponding lines, marking 10 yards from the corner quadrant no defending player must stand within this, however referees have been known to ask for the corner marker to be removed.

 

[standupforcity]

The 'D' is to mark 10 yards from the Penalty Spot, no player must stand in it and it does form a part of the penalty area.

If a player is attacking and the penalty is scored, it should be re-taken

If a player is defending and the penalty missed, it should be re-taken.

Likewise you will notice on corners a line is draw of the pitch on both the corresponding lines, marking 10 yards from the corner quadrant no defending player must stand within this, however referees have been known to ask for the corner marker to be removed.

Sorry can you run that past me again...at the moment it's clear as mud. Can't see myself passing that info on with any clarity..

 

[standupforcity]

The 'D' is to mark 10 yards from the Penalty Spot, no player must stand in it and it does form a part of the penalty area.

If a player is attacking and the penalty is scored, it should be re-taken

If a player is defending and the penalty missed, it should be re-taken.

Likewise you will notice on corners a line is draw of the pitch on both the corresponding lines, marking 10 yards from the corner quadrant no defending player must stand within this, however referees have been known to ask for the corner marker to be removed.

Ah! Wind up of course. Silly me. So you don't know the answer either then!

 

[scroobiustom]

Sorry awful grammar, very early in the morning!

The 'D' is to mark 10 yards (9.15 meters) from the Penalty Spot, no player must stand within the 'D' whilst the penalty is about to be struck as the 'D' forms apart of the penalty area. Just the penalty taker and the Goalkeeper are allowed to stand within it.

If a second attacking player is standing within it and the penalty is scored, it should be re-taken as it is perceived that the attacking side have gained an advantage.

If a player from the defensive other than the goalkeeper is standing in it and the penalty missed, it should be re-taken, for the same reason above.

As for the corner thing don't worry. Long and shot of it is to measure the distance at which the players must stand!

 

[scroobiustom]

Genuinely wasn't a wind up, apologies for that. I tried to find my FIFA laws of the game book but I've lost it so cant word it right.

next post is my 300th - you'all know what that means!!!!

 

[standupforcity]

Sorry awful grammar, very early in the morning!

The 'D' is to mark 10 yards (9.15 meters) from the Penalty Spot, no player must stand within the 'D' whilst the penalty is about to be struck as the 'D' forms apart of the penalty area. Just the penalty taker and the Goalkeeper are allowed to stand within it.

If a second attacking player is standing within it and the penalty is scored, it should be re-taken as it is perceived that the attacking side have gained an advantage.

If a player from the defensive other than the goalkeeper is standing in it and the penalty missed, it should be re-taken, for the same reason above.

As for the corner thing don't worry. Long and shot of it is to measure the distance at which the players must stand!

Ah ok...thanks for that. I shall look out for the corner thing, and you look out for how often the D is abused as if it wasn't there.

 

[We'll_live_and_die]

Genuinely wasn't a wind up, apologies for that. I tried to find my FIFA laws of the game book but I've lost it so cant word it right.

next post is my 300th - you'all know what that means!!!!

Another shit story that makes no sense?

 

[Houchens Head]

next post is my 300th - you'all know what that means!!!!

Are you bringing a cake?

 

[blueflint]

its up to the ref to inforce the rules if they dont then human nature says we will take advantage

 

[kg82]

Sorry awful grammar, very early in the morning!

The 'D' is to mark 10 yards (9.15 meters) from the Penalty Spot, no player must stand within the 'D' whilst the penalty is about to be struck as the 'D' forms apart of the penalty area. Just the penalty taker and the Goalkeeper are allowed to stand within it.

If a second attacking player is standing within it and the penalty is scored, it should be re-taken as it is perceived that the attacking side have gained an advantage.

If a player from the defensive other than the goalkeeper is standing in it and the penalty missed, it should be re-taken, for the same reason above.

As for the corner thing don't worry. Long and shot of it is to measure the distance at which the players must stand!

Funny isn't it, because the 10 yard markings for corners are adhered to pretty much always but nobody sits outside the "D" for penalty's.