In many outdoor ball sports, a
goal line is a line in front of goal post and which a team attempts to advance the ball or puck towards to score a goal or points. In particular, see:
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Football pitch
A football pitch (also known as soccer field) is the playing surface for the game of association football. Its dimensions and markings are defined by Law 1 of the Laws of the Game, "The Field of Play". The pitch is typically made of natural tu ...
for usage of the term in soccer
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Goal line (gridiron football)
The goal line is the chalked or painted line dividing the end zone from the field of play in gridiron football. In American football the goal lines run parallel to the end lines, while in Canadian football they run parallel to the dead lines. In ...
for usage in American and Canadian football
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Goal line (ice hockey)
An ice hockey rink is an ice rink that is specifically designed for ice hockey, a competitive team sport. Alternatively it is used for other sports such as broomball, ringette, rinkball, and rink bandy. It is a rectangle with rounded corners and ...
for usage in ice hockey.
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Goal or try line, in rugby league or union football
Goal line may also refer to:
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ESPN Goal Line & Bases Loaded, a college football television show
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