Rules & Awardsmedium
How far is the penalty spot from the goal line?
CORRECT ANSWER
12 yards
The penalty spot is 12 yards (approximately 11 meters) from the goal line.
ALL OPTIONS
A10 yards
B11 yards
✓12 yards
D13 yards
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