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First Kick will be scheduled on Saturday mornings at Crossroads Soccer Complex. A Soccer trainer will work with the players on different skills and techniques. They will also play games. Please bring a ball, shin guards, and plenty of water. Parents are encouraged to help out.
No practices during the week.
Field of Play
A. Field dimensions: The field of play shall be rectangular. CYS 4U First Kick, 5U, and 6U fields are approximately 30×20. (Subject to change)
B. Field Markings
1. Distinctive lines not more than five (5) inches wide.
2. A halfway line shall be marked out across the field.
3. A center circle with a three (3) yard radius.
C. Goals: approximately 4’x 6’.
Ball Size three (3)
Number of Players
A. Maximum number of players on the field per team at any one time is four (4) or five (5), if both coaches agree. There are no goalkeepers. The minimum number of players to start the match is three (3).
B. Substitutions: Substitutions shall be unlimited and at the referee’s discretion will be permitted at any stoppage of play.
D. Playing time: Each Player shall play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.
E. Teams and games may be coed.
Player’s Equipment
A. Footwear: Soft-cleated soccer shoes.
B. Shin guards: MANDATORY
Referees
A. Recreational Referee or higher (Registered 09 recommended) is desired but not mandatory, games may be played with Parent / Coach officiating the game if there is a shortage of referees so that the match can start on time.
B. All law infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending players.
(With a shortage of Refs, Coaches will most likely officiate these games)
Duration of Game
A. The game shall be divided into four (4) periods of eight (8) minutes each with a two (2) minute break between each period.
B. Clock runs during the game, stopping only for the end of each 8 minute period.
Start of Play Conforms to FIFA Laws of the Game, with the following exceptions:
A. Opponents must be three (3) yards from the center mark while kick-offs are in progress (outside the center circle).
B. A goal may not be scored directly from the kick-off.
Offside There shall be no offside. However, there is no camping on the opponents goal.
Fouls and Misconduct Conforms to FIFA Laws of the Game with the following exceptions:
A. All fouls and misconduct will result in an indirect kick with the opponent five (5) yards away.
B. All infractions must be explained to the offending player.
Free Kicks Conforms to FIFA Laws of the Game with the following exceptions:
A. All free kicks shall be indirect.
B. A goal may not be scored until the ball has been played or touched by a second player of either team.
C. Opponents must be five (5) yards away before kick is allowed.
Penalty Kicks No penalty kicks shall be taken during these games.
Throw In
A. The player selected to throw must keep both feet on the ground while the ball is being thrown. Further, a portion of both feet must be on or behind the line as the ball is being thrown. If there is a foul throw-in, the referee must explain the proper method to the player and call a re-throw. If the second attempt also results in an infraction, the opposing team shall be awarded the throw-in at the same spot on the field.
Goal Kick
A. Goal kick is taken anywhere within the goal area.
B. Opponents must drop to the build out line also known as the Halfway Line which promotes playing the ball out of the back in a less pressured setting. When the defender is taking a goal kick the opposing team must move behind the halfway line until the ball is put into play. Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the defender can kick / pass the ball to put it into play. After the ball is put into play by the defender the opposing team can cross the half line and play resumes as normal.
Ideally, the defender will wait to put the ball into play once all opponents are past the build out line However; the defender can put the ball into play sooner but he or she does so accepting the positioning of the opponents and the consequences of how play resumes.
C. A goal may not be scored directly from a goal kick.
Corner Kick
A. Opponents must be five (5) yards away from the ball.
Field of Play
A. Field dimensions: The field of play shall be rectangular. CYS U8 fields are approximately 30×45. (Subject to change)
B. Field Markings
1. Distinctive lines not more than five (5) inches wide.
2. A halfway line shall be marked out across the field.
3. A center circle with a three (3) yard radius.
4. 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.
6. Penalty area: 9’x18′
C. Goals: approximately 6’x 12’.
Coaches No more than 3 coaches on sideline
Ball Size three (3)
Number of Players
A. Maximum number of players on the field per team at any one time is six (6), or (5) if both coaches agree. There are goalkeepers. The minimum number of players to start the match is four (4).
B. Substitutions: Substitutions shall be made at each quarter of play, unless Ref deems a player injured and unable to play.
D. Playing time: Each Player shall play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.
E. Teams and games may be coed.
Player’s Equipment
A. Footwear: Soft-cleated soccer shoes.
B. Shin guards: MANDATORY
Referees
A. Recreational Referee or higher (Registered 09 recommended) is desired but not mandatory, games may be played with Parent / Coach officiating the game if there is a shortage of referees so that the match can start on time.
B. All law infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending players.
Duration of Game
A. The game shall be divided into four (4) periods of ten (10) minutes each with a two (2) minute break between each period.
B. Clock runs during the game, stopping only for the end of each 10 minute period.
Start of Play Conforms to FIFA Laws of the Game, with the following exceptions:
A. Opponents must be three (3) yards from the center mark while kick-offs are in progress (outside the center circle).
B. A goal may not be scored directly from the kick-off.
Law XI – Offside There shall be no offside. However, there is no camping on the opponents goal.
Fouls and Misconduct Conforms to FIFA Laws of the Game with the following exceptions:
A. All fouls and misconduct will result in an indirect kick with the opponent five (5) yards away.
B. All infractions must be explained to the offending player.
Free Kicks
A. All free kicks shall be indirect.
B. A goal may not be scored until the ball has been played or touched by a second player of either team.
C. No kicks are to be taken by the attacking team within the defending team’s goal area.
D. Opponents must be five (5) yards away before kick is allowed.
Penalty Kicks No penalty kicks shall be taken during these games.
Throw In
A. The player selected to throw must keep both feet on the ground while the ball is being thrown. Further, a portion of both feet must be on or behind the line as the ball is being thrown. If there is a foul throw-in, the referee must explain the proper method to the player and call a re-throw. If the second attempt also results in an infraction, the opposing team shall be awarded the throw-in at the same spot on the field.
Goal Kick
A. Goal kick is taken anywhere within the goal area.
B. Opponents must drop to the build out line also known as the Halfway Line which promotes playing the ball out of the back in a less pressured setting. When the defender is taking a goal kick the opposing team must move behind the halfway line until the ball is put into play. Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the defender can kick / pass the ball to put it into play. After the ball is put into play by the defender the opposing team can cross the half line and play resumes as normal.
Ideally, the defender will wait to put the ball into play once all opponents are past the build out line. However; the defender can put the ball into play sooner but he or she does so accepting the positioning of the opponents and the consequences of how play resumes.
C. A goal may not be scored directly from a goal kick.
Goalkeeper: There is no punting or drop kicks. Goalie MUST be changed each quarter. No player may play consecutive quarters at goalkeeper position.
Deliberate heading is not allowed in 7U/8U games. If a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense. If a deliberate header occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick shall be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the nearest point to where the infringement occurred.
A. Opponents must be eight (8) yards away from the ball.
Corner Kick
A. Opponents must be five (5) yards away from the ball
Field of Play
A. Field dimensions: The field of play shall be rectangular. CYS U9/10 fields are a maximum of 55×80.(Subject to change)
B. Field Markings
1. Distinctive lines not more than five (5) inches wide.
2. A halfway line shall be marked out across the field.
3. A center circle with a six (6) yard radius.
4. Four corner arcs with a radius of one (1) yard.
5. Goal area: one (1) yards from each goal post and four (4) yards into the field of play joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
6. Penalty Area: Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, Four (4) yards from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of ten (10) yards and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area. Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made seven (7) yards from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them. An arc of a circle with a radius of six (6) yards from each penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area.
7. A Build Out line will be drawn equidistant between the penalty area line and the halfway line and shall extend the width of the field.
C. Goals: The size of goals to be a maximum of 18.5 x 6.5
Coaches No more than 3 coaches on sideline
Ball Size four (4)
Number of Players
A. Maximum number of players on the field per team at any one time is eight (8), one of which is a goalkeeper. The minimum number of players to start the match is five (6).
B. Substitutions: 1. Unlimited. 2. At any stoppage of play. 3. Players shall enter the field at the halfway line with the permission of the Referee.
C. Playing time: Each Player shall play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.
D. Teams and games may be coed.
Player’s Equipment
A. Footwear: Soft-cleated soccer shoes.
B. Shin guards: MANDATORY
Referees
A. Registered USSF Referee
Duration of Game
A. The game shall be divided into two (2) equal halves of twenty-five (25) minutes each.
B. There shall be a half time interval of five (5) minutes.
Start of Play Conforms to FIFA Laws of the Game, with the following exceptions:
A. Opponents must be eight (8) yards from the center mark while kick-offs are in progress (outside the center circle).
Ball In and Out of Play Conforms to FIFA Laws of the Game
Offside There shall be offside indicated at the attacking buildout line.
Fouls and Misconduct Conforms to FIFA Laws of the Game
Free Kicks Conforms to FIFA Laws of the Game with the following exceptions:
A. Opponents must be eight (8) yards away before kick is allowed.
Penalty Kicks Conforms to FIFA Laws of the Game with the following exceptions:
A. The penalty mark is made ten (10) yards from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them.
Throw In Conforms to FIFA Laws of the Game
Goal Kick Conforms to FIFA Laws of the Game
Corner Kick Conforms to FIFA Laws of the Game with the following exceptions:
Goalkeeper: There is no punting or drop kicks.
Deliberate heading is not allowed in 10U games. If a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense. If a deliberate header occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick shall be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the nearest point to where the infringement occurred.
A. Opponents must be eight (8) yards away from the ball.
Build Out Line from USYS
The build out line promotes playing the ball out of the back in a less pressured setting. When the goalkeeper has the ball in his or her hands during play from the opponent, the opposing team must move behind the build out line until the ball is put into play. Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass, throw or roll the ball into play (punts and drop kicks are not allowed). After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing team can cross the build out line and play resumes as normal. The opposing team must also move behind the build out line during a goal kick until the ball is put into play. The keeper does not have to wait until the opposing team drops past the build out line. If the goalkeeper chooses to start the play before the opposing team passes the build outline the play will resume as if they had started at the build out line.
If a goalkeeper punts or drop kicks the ball, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense If the punt or drop kick occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the nearest point to where the infringement occurred.
The build out line will also be used to denote where offside offenses can be called Players cannot be penalized for an offside offense between the halfway line and the build out line Players can be penalized for an offside offense between the build out line and goal line.
Ideally, the goalkeeper will wait to put the ball into play once all opponents are past the build out line However, the goalkeeper can put the ball into play sooner but he or she does so accepting the positioning of the opponents and the consequences of how play resumes. However, the defending team must be moving toward the build out line and not stand in an attempt to “read” the quick restart.
Put into play is at the point at which the ball leaves the goalkeeper’s hands after making a save and possessing the ball with the hands. The ball is considered in play for Goal Kicks or free kicks inside the penalty area at the point the ball crosses the penalty area. The opposing team cannot cross the build out line until the ball crosses the penalty area line.
Adhere to FIFA Rules of Play
Coaches No more than 3 coaches on sideline
Adhere to FIFA Rules of Play
Coaches No more than 3 coaches on sideline