Football did not initially have distance penalties, but they arose to make the punishment proportionate to the crime. Here's their story from their arrival to the present.
Glad you enjoyed it. The number and specificity of fouls and their associated penalties are symptoms of how far football has diverged from its ancestors.
Very insightful. Thanks so much for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it. The number and specificity of fouls and their associated penalties are symptoms of how far football has diverged from its ancestors.