Length – 60-80 yards long, 45x66 yards wide

Center Circle – 8 yards

Penalty Area – 14 yards from goals, 14 yards out, 8 yard arc, Goal area - FIFA

Penalty Mark – 10 yards from goal line        Goals – 18 feet x 6 feet

 

Ball – size 4

 

Number of players – 6, including keeper

Substitutions – at any stoppage and unlimited

 

Game length – 2x25 minute halves, 5 minute halftime break

Florida – 1 minute water break ½ way through each half. 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.

 

Keeper punts – YES, but no punts to the other teams 18 yard box – otherwise an IFK for the other team where the ball landed (in-house rule)

 

Playing time – every player plays 50% of each game.

 

Goal kicks – to be taken from the TOP of the penalty area. All players must be 8 yards from the ball.

 

Free kicks – players must be at least 8 yards from the ball

 

>more time with the coach

>more time with the ball

>more activity – offense and defense

>greater success rate

 

>opposing coaches, players and parents shake hands after each match

>parents, coaches and spectators should be there to enjoy and encourage the activity of the youngsters

>coaches recommended to attend U10/12 youth module or E license

 

>lengthened attention span

>more self-responsibility

>start to recognize tactical components of the game but not sure why

>positive reinforcement needed

>become more serious about their play

>great diversity in playing ability and physical maturity