A soccer field is divided into two halves, marked by the halfway line. This line stretches across the width of the pitch and connects the halfway points of each touchline. Therefore it’s the same width as and parallel to the end lines. In any game, each team gets assigned a half to defend (this switches after half-time).

The halfway line is the divider between your team’s side and the opponent’s side. However, in soccer, players roam on both sides of the pitch. The halfway line does have a specific purpose. Once teams get set up to start the match, all 10 field players must remain on their own side.

The field is split in half by a center line, which has a symmetrical distance towards each of the widths and there is a center circle at the middle of this line, which is always 10 yards in diameter. This circle ensures that opposing players are kept at a safe distance when the team in possession kicks off.