The Game
4v4 SPECSFormat: 4v4, no goalkeeper Roster Recommendation: 8 players max Expanded Roster: Participation Exceptions can be requested Dimensions: Field 35x25 yards approx, goals 4' x 6' Game Length: 4 x 10 minute quarters, 60 second quarter break Halftime: 5 minutes Soccer Ball: Size 3 |
7v7 SPECSFormat: 7v7, Including Goalkeeper Roster Recommendation: 12 players max Expanded Roster: Participation Exceptions can be requested Dimensions: Field 40x60 yards approx, goals 7'x21' - 6'x18' Game Length: 2 x 25 minute halves Halftime: 5 minutes Soccer Ball: Size 4 |
Small Sided Universal Rules
NO HEADING
NO SLIDE TACKLING (sliding is allowed, but not within or near opponents)
THROW-INS: ALL OUT OF TOUCH RESTARTS (across the sideline) begin with THROW-INS
BUILD OUT LINES - where teams retreat for any goalkick (4v4 or 7v7) or goalkeeper restart (7v7)
NO SLIDE TACKLING (sliding is allowed, but not within or near opponents)
THROW-INS: ALL OUT OF TOUCH RESTARTS (across the sideline) begin with THROW-INS
BUILD OUT LINES - where teams retreat for any goalkick (4v4 or 7v7) or goalkeeper restart (7v7)
4v4 Specific RULES
Throw-Ins on Restarts: Encourage Referees to provide 2 opportunities & to allow flexibility to the letter of the rule
Goalbox Rule: There is a goalbox. There is no enforceable rule for the goalbox. Coaches are encouraged to not use a "goal tender".
Build Out Line: The build out line is the halflline, the "retreat to" line for the defending team during goalkicks
Offside: There is no offside
Goalscoring: Goals can be scored from anywhere on the field.
Goalbox Rule: There is a goalbox. There is no enforceable rule for the goalbox. Coaches are encouraged to not use a "goal tender".
Build Out Line: The build out line is the halflline, the "retreat to" line for the defending team during goalkicks
Offside: There is no offside
Goalscoring: Goals can be scored from anywhere on the field.
7v7 Specific RULES
Throw-Ins on Restarts: Illegal throw-ins can become turnovers to the opponent.
Goalkeeper No Punting: Goalkeepers must roll, throw, or kick the ball back into play.
Build Out Line: The build out line is the "retreat to" line for the defending team during goalkicks or goalkeeper's possession.
Offside: Offside will be enforced using the Build Out Line as the beginning of Offside evaluation (instead of the halfline).
Goalkeeper No Punting: Goalkeepers must roll, throw, or kick the ball back into play.
Build Out Line: The build out line is the "retreat to" line for the defending team during goalkicks or goalkeeper's possession.
Offside: Offside will be enforced using the Build Out Line as the beginning of Offside evaluation (instead of the halfline).