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Law I - The Field:
A. Dimensions: No more than 50 yards
long, no less than 40 yards long; No more than 30 yards wide, no less than 20
yards wide. US Youth Soccer Optimal recommendation: 50 yards length by
30 yards width.
B. Markings: Distinctive lines not more than
five (5) inches wide) to mark: a halfway line across the width of the field; a
center circle with a five (5) yard radius, four (4) corner arcs each with a
three (3) foot radius, Goal area: Three
(3) yards from each goal post and three (3) yards into the field of play joined
by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
C. Goals: The size of hockey goals and up to
6 x 12 feet.
D. Technical Area: An area in the
middle between the two fields reserved for coaches and players only.
Law II - The Ball: Size three (3).
Law III - Number of Players:
A. Maximum number of players per team on
each field at a time is four (4). No goalkeeper. Two games are played
simultaneously.
B. Maximum number of players on the roster
should not exceed twelve (12).
C. Substitutions: Made at the Halfway
line, between quarters and at half time, with the permission of the Referee
after a goal or before a goal kick, and with the permission of the Referee any
time the ball is out of play, where your team has possession, 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. Four (4) equal twelve (12) minute
quarters.
B. Two (2) minute break between quarters
one and two and another two (2) minute break between quarters three and four.
C. Halftime break of five (5) minutes.
Law VIII - Start of Play: Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A. Opponent must be five (5) 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. The Referee/coach/parent must explain
ALL infractions to the offending player.
Law XIII - Free Kicks: Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A. All kicks are INDIRECT.
B. No kicks shall be taken by the attacking team
within the defending team's goal area.
C. Opponents must be five (5) yards away
before kick is allowed.
Law XIV - Penalty Kicks: No penalty kicks are to be taken during these games.
Law XV - Throw-In. Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A. A second throw must be allowed if the
player commits a foul on the initial attempt. The referee or game official
shall explain the proper method before allowing the player to throw-in again.
A second foul results in loss of possession and the other team takes a throw-in.
Law XVI - Goal Kick: Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions:
A. The Goal Kick may be taken anywhere
within the goal box.
B. Opponents must retreat behind the
Halfway Line before the kick is taken.
Law XVII - Corner Kick: Conform to FIFA with following
exceptions:
A. Opponents must be five (5) yards away from
the ball.