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 Laws of the game - Modified for U6

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 FUNdamental Soccer’s
MODIFIED PLAYING RULES  
U-6

1. FIELD of PLAY

        A. DIMENSIONS: 

The field of play shall be rectangular, it’s length being not more than 50 yards nor 

less than 30 yards and it’s breadth not more than 40 yards nor less than 20 yards. 

             The length in all cases exceed the breadth.

             Length: 30 - 50 yards               Width: 20 - 40 yards

         B. MARKINGS:

            -Distinctive LINES at least 2-5 inches wide.

            -A HALFWAY LINE shall be marked out across the field.

            -A CENTER CIRCLE with a 6 yard radius.

            -Four CORNER ARCS with a 1 yard radius.

            -GOAL AREA - Six (6) yards from each goal post…

                 - And six (6) yards into the field of play

                 - Then joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.

 

            -PLAYER/COACHES AREA - Twenty (20) yards long.

Beginning at the halfway line go ten (10) yards down the touchline into each half of the field.

         

-SPECTATOR VIEWING LINE - Will be marked out five to ten (5 -10) yards

            from the touchlines and behind the Player/Coaches Area.

 

            C. GOALS:

            Maximum - Six (6) feet high and eighteen (18) feet wide.

            Minimum - Size of a Hockey goal.

  

2. BALL         Size three (#3) 

 

3. Number of Players

            Maximum number of players on the field at any one time is five (5)

            Minimum number of players on the field at any one time is three (3)

            Note: Use of Goalkeepers is optional - but not recommended!

 

  Maximum number of players on the roster should not exceed seven (7)

            SUBSTITUTION: Unlimited - with Referee’s permission.

            PLAYING TIME:   Each player must play 50% of the game.

            SEX: Co-educational teams are highly recommended.

 

4. Player’s Equipment

            Jersey or shirt - with number.                            Shorts

            Stockings.                                                        Footwear.

            Shin guards are Mandatory

A player shall not wear anything which is dangerous to another player or themselves.

 

5. Referees

          -Official referees can be used, if available.

          Older age group players are highly recommended.

-Are encouraged to explain the infraction called on the offending player.

-Their decisions on points of fact connected with the game shall be final!

  

6. Assistant Referees          

-Anyone who can tell the ball has gone totally over the touch or goal lines.

 

7. Duration of the Game

-The game is to be divided into two (2) equal halves of sixteen (16) minutes each.

            -A ‘substitution break’ shall be whistled mid-way in each half.

-Substitutions can be made at any other time with Referees permission.

            -Half time break of five (5) minutes.

 

 8. Start of Play        

-Opponent must be 6 yards from the center mark when place kick (kick-off) is in progress.

           

 9. Ball In and Out of play

            -Conform to FIFA laws of the game

 ‘The ball is out of play only when it has wholly crossed the goal or touch lines’

 

10. Method of Scoring

-The whole of the ball must cross the goal line between the goal post and under the cross bar.

-The ball can not be thrown, carried or intentionally propelled by hand or arm over the goal line.

 

11. Off-Side   -No off-side is to be called!

 

12. Fouls and Misconduct

-All fouls will result in and INDIRECT FREE KICK with opponent 6 yards away

-The referee must explain ALL infractions to the offending player

 

13. Free Kicks

            -Shall be classified under only one heading “INDIRECT”

-A goal may not be scored until the bass has been played or touched by a second player - of either team.

 

14. Penalty Kick-NO penalty kicks are to be taken during these games.

 

15. Throw-In

            -Conform to FIFA laws of the game.

            -One re-throw must be allowed if foul throw occurs

-Referee shall explain proper method before allowing player to re-throw

 

16. Goal Kick

            -Conform to FIFA laws of the game.

-Goal kick may be taken from any point inside the goal area -six yard area.

            -Opponent must be six yards from the ball.

 

17. Corner Kick

            -Conform to FIFA laws of the game.

            -May be taken from any point inside the corner arcs

            -Opponent must be six yards from the ball.

 

18. Common Sense

-Team officials and players are encouraged to shake hands with opponent before and after the game.

            -No league standings are to be kept.

            -Publicity of game and results are discouraged

           

Some final thoughts:

-Allowing kick-ins in place of throw-ins

-Be tolerant of them breaking the rules including hand ball.

-Allow them to make up rules which eventually lead toward the official rules.

This is the Children’s Play Time not their Performance time!

 

 

 

 Simple Rules of the Game

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SOCCER- Simple Game – Simple Rules
By   Tom Starr, SYRA Cal North
 
 
The game of Soccer is a simple game played with simple rules. Although the Laws of the Game are simple there are many interpretations put forth by FIFA and by USSF. Many books have been written on the Laws of the Game and their interpretations, several of which are available at any good bookstore.    Therefore, below is a synopsis of the laws and interpretations (in parentheses) to answer the most frequently debated aspects of the game.
 
Keep in mind that application of the Laws of the game is “in the opinion of the referee” and that the application or non–application of the Laws of the Game may differ from age group to age group or competitive level of the teams to enhance the safety aspect of the game or to increase the enjoyment of the game by the players.
 
LAW 1: The Field of Play
 
The field shall be rectangular with the longest lines called touchlines and the shorter lines goal lines. The important areas of the field are:
            Center Circle – to keep defenders 10 yards from the ball at kick-offs
            Penalty Area – the area where fouls from the defending team become more
                                    serious (Penalty Kicks)
            Goal Area – From where Goal Kicks are taken
            Corner Arc – From where corner kicks are taken
            Goals -  consisting of goal posts and crossbar (24’W x 8” H)
All lines are part of the area they mark
The most important aspect of the field is that it is SAFE!
 
LAW 2: The Ball
 
The ball is spherical. The ball must be properly inflated. The circumference of the ball depends on the age group and have number designations. Under 6 thru Under 8 players use a size 3 ball, Under 9 thru Under 12 players use a size 4 ball, and Under 13 and above players use a size 5 ball.
The ball may be any color.
The ball must be SAFE!
  
LAW 3: The Number of Players
 
The number of players on one team varies with age group (see your local rules of competition for specific number of players on each team).  When the number of players on a team is (11) teams may not participate in games with less than (7) players. If any players are sent-off (red card) the number of players on the field for that team is reduced by the number of send-offs
A team may start of play a game with less than the specified number of players for that age group as long as it is at least (7) players.