CharlieFarlie 0 Posted March 15, 2012 I may be shot down for not knowing this but is the only purpose of the semi circle on the edge of the penalty box an exclusion zone for penalty taking and if so was it used for any other purpose perviously ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted March 15, 2012 It''s the only reason I know for the arc Charlie. : - http://asktheref.com/Soccer%20Rules/Question/12117/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Wal 315 Posted March 15, 2012 But by watching all the recent penalties, in any football, it''s rarely used! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete_norw 0 Posted March 15, 2012 [quote user="Yellow Wall"]But by watching all the recent penalties, in any football, it''s rarely used![/quote]Many years ago the ref would have insisted that all out field players not involved with the taking of the penalty would line up on the said line, if a player were to encrouch the line the penalty would be re-taken, how times have changed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 457 Posted March 15, 2012 It''s also a good indication on how far a wall should be back when taking a free kick. Maybe in the Wigan match Mr Friend could have used it, when we had a free kick almost on that semi circle the wall should have been back as far as the penalty spot, it was no where near it . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 754 Posted March 15, 2012 Its the same as the circle around the centre spot. Its just there as a 10 yard mark to stop encroachement at kick off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete_norw 0 Posted March 15, 2012 [quote user="Hairy Canary"]Its the same as the circle around the centre spot. Its just there as a 10 yard mark to stop encroachement at kick off.[/quote]perhaps these refs should go back to training school, ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieFarlie 0 Posted March 15, 2012 Thanks all, looks like that it has been relatively redundant for a number for years as I cannot remember the last time I saw a pen retake for encroachment. Do see it disappearing at all but just curious ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted March 15, 2012 I think refs had a bit of a clampdown on encroachment quite recently and many were retaken. This season they''re too busy with "out of control tackling". It seems most seasons the FA charge their refs with clamping down on a particular part of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 15, 2012 I think that it’s quite aesthetically pleasing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
