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Law I - The Field:
A. Dimensions: No more than 60 yards
long, no less than 50 yards long; No more than 50 yards wide, no less than 40
yards wide. US Youth Soccer Optimal recommendation: 50 yards length by
40 yards width.
B. Markings: Distinctive lines not more than
five (5) inches wide. A halfway line shall be marked across the width of
the field; a center circle with an eight (8) yard radius, four (4) corner arcs
each with a three (3) foot radius, Goal area: Six (6) yards from each goal post and
six (6) yards into the field of play joined
by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. Penalty area: Fourteen
(14) yards from each goal post and fourteen (14) yards into the field of play
joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
C. Goals: Seven (7) feet high and twenty-one
(21) feet wide.
D. Technical Area: An area in the
middle between the two fields reserved for coaches and players only.
Law II - The Ball: Size four (4).
Law III - Number of Players:
A. Maximum number of players per team on
each field at a time is five (5), including the goalkeeper. Two games are played
simultaneously.
B. Maximum number of players on the roster
should not exceed fourteen (14).
C. Substitutions: Made at the Halfway
line, at half time, with the permission of the Referee after a goal or before a
goal kick, prior to a throw-in, where your team has possession, after an injury
where the referee stops play, and when the other team substitutes. The
player must come off the field before the new player goes on.
D. Playing Time: Each player shall
play a minimum of 50% of total playing time.
E. Teams may be coed.
Law IV - Players Equipment: Conform to FIFA laws with the following
exceptions:
A. footwear may include tennis shoes or
soft-cleated soccer shoes.
Law V - Referee:
A. Registered or Associate referee
B. Parent/Coach or assistant.
C. All rule infractions should be briefly
explained to the offending player.
Law VI - Linesman: Use club linesmen. Each team to supply two (2).
Law VII - Duration of the game:
A. The game shall be divided into two (2)
equal halves of twenty-five (25) minutes each.
B. Halftime break of five (5) minutes.
Law VIII - Start of Play: Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A. Opponent must be eight (8) yards from
center mark while kick-off is in progress.
Law IX - Ball In and Out of Play: Conform to FIFA.
Law X - Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA.
Law XI - Offside: There shall be No offside called during these games.
Law XII - Fouls and Misconduct: Conform to FIFA with following
exceptions:
A. No cautions or ejections shall be
issued to players except by an independent neutral referee.
Law XIII - Free Kicks: Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A. Opponents must be eight (8) yards away
before kick is allowed.
Law XIV - Penalty Kicks: Conform to FIFA with following
exceptions:
A. Opponents must be eight (8) yards away
before kick is allowed.
B. The Penalty Spot is ten (10) yards away
from the goal line.
Law XV - Throw-In. Conform to FIFA.
Law XVI - Goal Kick: Conform to FIFA
Law XVII - Corner Kick: Conform to FIFA with following
exceptions:
A. Opponents must be eight (8) yards away from
the ball.