FIFA
- Laws of the Game
Rule
exceptions for each age group
U6
U8
U10
U12
U15
U18
Please also see
Parents Code of Conduct!
Modified U-10 Soccer Rules
Referees
are encouraged to explain the infractions to the players.
The players,
coaches, and spectators may not challenge the referee's rulings.
Law 1: Field
of play:
Dimensions: 70
yards by 45 yards. The center circle has a radius of 8 (eight) yards.
The goal
areas are 6 (six) yards from each goal post, extended 6 (six) yards
into the field of play. The penalty areas are 14 (fourteen) yards from
each goal post, extended fourteen (14) yards into the field of play.
The penalty marks are 8 (eight) yards into the field of play from the
center of the goal line. The goal size does not exceed 7 feet by 21
feet. All other FIFA rules apply
.
Law 2: The
Ball:
A size 4 ball is
used. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 3: The
Number of Players:
Matches are
played 6 versus 6, including the goalkeeper. Each player plays at
least half the
game unless for disciplinary purposes or injury. The referee and
opposing coach must be notified, if any player doesn't play half the
game.
There are unlimited free substitutions. If a player is
substituted because of an injury, the opposing coach may also
substitute. The injured player may return to the field during the same
half after he / she has been examined by the coach. The coach must
inform the referee before he / she re-substitutes the injured player.
At most, a player can only play goal keeper for half of the
game.
All players are encouraged to play goal keeper.
Teams that fail to abide by the goal keeper
participation rule will forfeit the
match provided
the opposing coach protests in -writing within a 24 (twenty-four) hour
period from the end of the game.
All other FIFA
rules apply.
Law 4: The
Player's Equipment:
All FIFA rules
apply.
Law 5: The
Referee:
All FIFA rules
apply. Coaches are required to officiate
their own games when the referee is
not present. Coaches, as referees, must not be biased
towards either team during the match.
Law 6: The
Assistant Referees:
There are no
assistant referees.
Law 7: The
Duration of the Match:
There will be 2
(two) 25 (twenty five) minute halves and a 5 minute half-time break.
There will be no extra time. All other FIFA
rules
apply.
Law 8: The
Start and Restart of Play: All
FIFA rules
apply.
Law 9: The
Ball In and Out of Play:
All FIFA rules
apply.
Law 10: The
Method of Scoring:
All FIFA rules
apply.
Law 11:
Offside:
Offside will be
called, but it must be obvious for the referee to see. The referee
does not have
the aid of assistant referees. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 12: Fouls
and Misconduct:
All FIFA rules
apply.
Law 13: Free
Kicks:
All FIFA rules
apply. Opponents must be 8 (eight) yards from the ball.
Law 14: The
Penalty Kick:
All FIFA rules
apply. Opponents must be 8 (eight) yards from the ball.
Law 15: The
Throw-In:
All FIFA rules
apply.
Law 16: The
Goal Kick:
All FIFA rules
apply.
Law 17: The
Corner Kick:
All FIFA rules
apply. Opponents must be 8 (eight) yards from the ball.
Technical Area:
Coaches and players must stay in their technical area.
Spectators and teams must be on opposite sides of the
field.