antenna feedline impedance

The attached antenna plans call for a feedline length of at least 1/2 wavelength before the line bends toward the radio. What if i didnt have a 1/2 wavelength would it be negligent or very bad for the antenna?..also the attachment seems sloppy in the pic shouldnt the leads be kept as close as possible?



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