LAW 1-THE FIELD OF PLAY Dimensions The length of the touch line must be greater than the length of the goal line. Length (touch line): minimum 90m (100yds) maximum 120m (130yds) Width (goal line): minimum 45m (50 yds) maximum 90m (100yds) All lines must be of the same width,which must be not more than 12 cm (5 ins). International matches Length: minimum 100m (110yds) maximum 110m (120yds) Width: minimum 64m (70 yds) maximum 75m (80 yds) The goal area Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line,5.5 m(6 yds)from the inside of each goalpost.These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of 5.5 m(6 yds)and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area.LAW 1 – THE FIELD OF PLAY 7 Dimensions The length of the touch line must be greater than the length of the goal line. Length (touch line): minimum 90 m (100 yds) maximum 120 m (130 yds) Width (goal line): minimum 45 m (50 yds) maximum 90 m (100 yds) All lines must be of the same width, which must be not more than 12 cm (5 ins). International matches Length: minimum 100 m (110 yds) maximum 110 m (120 yds) Width: minimum 64 m (70 yds) maximum 75 m (80 yds) The goal area Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, 5.5 m (6 yds) from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the fi eld of play for a distance of 5.5 m (6 yds) and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area