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penalty spot

pen·al·ty spot (plural pen·al·ty spots)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. spot for penalty kick: a designated spot on a soccer field, 11 m (12 yd) from the goal line, from which penalty kicks are taken

2. circle on hockey field: in field hockey, a designated spot 7 m (23 ft) from the goal line from which the shot is taken

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