U17-U19 Playing Rules
Field of Play
Length – 60-80 yards long, 45-66 yards wide
Center Circle – 8 yards
Goal area – FIFA rules
Penalty Area – 14 yards from goals, 14 yards out, 8 yard arc
Penalty Mark – 10 yards from goal line
Goals – 18 feet x 6 feet – varies depending on venue
 
Ball – size 5
 
Number of players – 7, including keeper
Substitutions – kick off, goal kicks, own throw-ins
 
Game length – 2x40 minute halves, 5 minute halftime break
Florida – 1 minute water break ½ way through each half requested before the game. Players must stay on the field.
 
Offside – YES – must be TWO players (including goalie) between offense and goal line. Offensive player must be gaining advantage at the time the ball is kicked to be considered offside. NO offside on a throw-in, goal kick, corner kick or if you’re in your own half.
 
Free kicks – players must be at least 8 yards from the ball
 
Keeper punts – yes
 
Goal kicks – taken from anywhere in the goal box.
 
Playing time – 50% of every game (in-house rule)

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