Modified Rules of Play (U12)
Modified Rules of Play (U12) 30 yds 47
Goals: 8’ x 25’
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Field Markings: All markings will apply along with corner flags. Law #1 The Ball: Size 4 shall be used.
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Law #2 Number of Players: 7 75
The maximum number of players on the field shall be no more than nine (9). One of whom shall be designated as the goal keeper. Maximum number of players on the roster shall be sixteen (16). Each player in good standing shall play at least 50% of every game. Teams and games shall be gender specific.
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Law #3 Players Equipment: To conform to FIFA Law acceptable footwear may be tennis or soft cleat shoes. SHIN GUARDS are MANDATORY. Law #4 Referee: May be a registered referee, associate referee, coach or parent. All Rule/Law infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending player Law #5 Assistant Referee: Parents may be used to assist the referee in signaling the ball in and out of play. Law #6 Duration of the Game:
The game shall be divided into two equal halves of 30 minutes. There shall be a 5 minute break between halves. Substitutions may be made because of injuries, throw-ins, goal kick, goal and half time after receiving permission from the referee.
Law #7 Start of Play: To conform to FIFA Law, except that opponents must be 7 yards from the ball prior to the kick-off.
Modified Rules of Play (U12) (con’t) Law #8 Ball In and Out of Play: To conform to FIFA Law Law #9 Method of Scoring: To conform to FIFA Law Law #10 Offside: To conform to FIFA Law Law #11 Fouls and Misconduct: To conform to FIFA Law. Law #12 Free Kick:
To conform to FIFA Law with the except that the opponents must be seven (7) yards away before the kick is allowed.
Law #13 Penalty Kicks: To conform to FIFA Law with the exception that the opponents must be seven (7) yards away. Law #14 Throw In: To conform to FIFA Law Law #15 Goal Kick: To conform to FIFA Law. Law #16 Corner Kick: To conform to FIFA Law except opponents must be seven (7) yards away before the ball is kicked. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Whenever possible, opposing teams should be placed on opposite sides of the field. Have designated area for coaches and spectators. Limit coaches to one or two in the “coaching area.” Teams shake hands after the game. No smoking or alcoholic beverages at the facility during practice and games.
Goals: 8’ x 25’
4
Field Markings: All markings will apply along with corner flags. Law #1 The Ball: Size 4 shall be used.
30
Law #2 Number of Players: 7 75
The maximum number of players on the field shall be no more than nine (9). One of whom shall be designated as the goal keeper. Maximum number of players on the roster shall be sixteen (16). Each player in good standing shall play at least 50% of every game. Teams and games shall be gender specific.
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Law #3 Players Equipment: To conform to FIFA Law acceptable footwear may be tennis or soft cleat shoes. SHIN GUARDS are MANDATORY. Law #4 Referee: May be a registered referee, associate referee, coach or parent. All Rule/Law infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending player Law #5 Assistant Referee: Parents may be used to assist the referee in signaling the ball in and out of play. Law #6 Duration of the Game:
The game shall be divided into two equal halves of 30 minutes. There shall be a 5 minute break between halves. Substitutions may be made because of injuries, throw-ins, goal kick, goal and half time after receiving permission from the referee.
Law #7 Start of Play: To conform to FIFA Law, except that opponents must be 7 yards from the ball prior to the kick-off.
Modified Rules of Play (U12) (con’t) Law #8 Ball In and Out of Play: To conform to FIFA Law Law #9 Method of Scoring: To conform to FIFA Law Law #10 Offside: To conform to FIFA Law Law #11 Fouls and Misconduct: To conform to FIFA Law. Law #12 Free Kick:
To conform to FIFA Law with the except that the opponents must be seven (7) yards away before the kick is allowed.
Law #13 Penalty Kicks: To conform to FIFA Law with the exception that the opponents must be seven (7) yards away. Law #14 Throw In: To conform to FIFA Law Law #15 Goal Kick: To conform to FIFA Law. Law #16 Corner Kick: To conform to FIFA Law except opponents must be seven (7) yards away before the ball is kicked. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Whenever possible, opposing teams should be placed on opposite sides of the field. Have designated area for coaches and spectators. Limit coaches to one or two in the “coaching area.” Teams shake hands after the game. No smoking or alcoholic beverages at the facility during practice and games.
