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American Youth Soccer Org
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12U & 10U Player Development Initiative Objectives Why US Soccer’s Player Development Initiatives (PDIs)?
• Development over winning • Create environment for player success (individual v. team) • Player development uniformity across United States • Reduce advantage of strongest/fastest • Increase technical skills • Ball on the ground Changes Include No Punting in 12U and 10U Addition of Build Out Lines in 10U 2
12U & 10U Player Development Initiative No Punting, Drop Kicks or Half-Volleys Objective Promote play out of the back in less pressured setting; keep ball on the ground (decreased risk of concussions) • If a Goal Keeper inten=onally performs a punt, Drop-kick or Half-volley an Indirect Free Kick (IFK) shall be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offence • If the offence occurs within the Goal Area (6 yard area) an IFK should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the nearest point to where the infringement occurred
Goal area line
Goal line
Penalty Area
Goal Area
GK
• Drop kicks are considered punts and are not allowed
Punts, Drop Kicks and Half-Volleys are not permi;ed
3
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Introduction Objective Encourage skill development; promote play out of the back in less pressured setting; ball on the ground; reduce advantage of strongest/fastest
Build Out Line
4
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Introduction Placement In Region 4 the Build Out Line (BOL) will be painted blue on field halfway between the midfield line and the penalty area (“18 yard line”) – other regions may use other markings
halfway
halfway
5
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Impact on Offside Extends where an attacking player can be without being in offside position; Current 12U and older Offside line and possible Offside area
A;acking
Possible Offside area 12U and older
Offside line 12U and older
6
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Impact on Offside Extends where an attacking player can be without being in offside position; For Offside, the attacking end BOL is treated same as halfway line in 12U+
A;acking
No longer can be Offside in 10U
Possible Offside area in 10U
Offside line 12U and older Offside line 10U 7
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Impact on Offside Extends where an attacking player can be without being in offside position; For Offside, the attacking end BOL is treated same as halfway line in 12U+
A;acking
11
3
9 NOT in Offside posi=on
1-GK 5
7
2
8
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Impact on Offside Extends where an attacking player can be without being in offside position; For Offside, the attacking end BOL is treated same as halfway line in 12U+
A;acking
11
3
9 In Offside posi=on
1-GK 5
7
2
9
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Impact on Offside Extends where an attacking player can be without being in offside position; For Offside, the attacking end BOL is treated same as halfway line in 12U+
A;acking
11
3
9
1-GK 5 2
7
#9 is OFFSIDE when he is in offside posi=on when ball is played and he becomes involved in the play
10
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line During Regular Game Play As before, during regular game play the defending team has no location restrictions; Blue team can be in opponents “Defensive Third” – goal side of BOL
11 3
OK in regular game play
9
1-GK 5
7
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
11
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Defensive Positioning Opponents must leave opposing “Defensive Third” for Goal Kicks or when GK has control of ball; (offensive team can kick before defenders leave)
11
#3 taking Goal Kick
NOT permi;ed for Goal Kick
3
9
1-GK 5
7
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
12
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Defensive Positioning Opponents must leave opposing “Defensive Third” for Goal Kicks or when GK has control of ball; (offensive team can kick before defenders leave)
#3 taking Goal Kick
11
OK posi=on
3
9
1-GK 5
7
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
13
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Defensive Positioning Opponents must leave opposing “Defensive Third” for Goal Kicks or when GK has control of ball; (offensive team can kick before defenders leave)
11
NOT permi;ed when GK has possession
3
9
GK holding the ball
5 1-GK
7
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
14
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Defensive Positioning Opponents must leave opposing “Defensive Third” for Goal Kicks or when GK has control of ball; (offensive team can kick before defenders leave) Key Points For Goal Kicks And Goal Keeper Distribu9on • Goal Kick can be taken and Goal Keeper can release ball before opponent falls back behind the Build Out Line
11
OK posi=on
3
9
GK holding the ball
5 1-GK
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
7
• Once opponents move out past the BOL the Goal Keeper will have 6 secs. to release the ball (not frequently called in 10U) • Ideally a Goal Keeper or player taking a Goal Kick will wait to put the ball into play once all opponents are past the Build Out Line however, the Goal Keeper or player can put the ball into play sooner but does so accep=ng the posi=on of the opponents and the consequences of how play resumes (opponents may win the ball).
15
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line own Goal BOL/“Defensive Kicks cannot Third” be received (Goal Kick by amust teammate still leave beyond Penalty their Area) own BOL/“Defensive Third” (Goal Kick must still leave Penalty Area) • OK for Goal Kick to go to #11 #3 taking Goal Kick
11
• If ball does not leave Penalty Area or if ball is received by player #2 inside the Penalty Area the Goal Kick is retaken
OK Not permi;ed
3
9
• If ball is received by #5, #7, or #9 an Indirect Free Kick (IFK) will be awarded to the Blue team from the top of the Goal Area closest to where the Goal Kick was taken
7
• If Goal Kick goes past BOL and is not touched inside the BOL by the Red team an IFK will be awarded to the Blue team from the top of the Goal Area closest to where the Goal Kick was taken
1-GK 5 2
Penalty Area
#2 must be outside Penalty Area to receive
Red team “Defensive Third”
16
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Keeper Distribution: Distribution & Positioning Keeper distribution of a ball in play cannot be received by a teammate beyond their own BOL/“Defensive Third” (Punts and Dropkicks are not permitted) • A Goal Keeper is not permi;ed to dribble the ball a^er handling the ball (with hands)
11 3
• OK for #2, #3 and #11 to receive a keeper to throw, roll or foot pass (non-punt, non-drop kick, non-half volley)
9
Goal Area
OK
Not permi;ed 5
1-GK OK Penalty Area
7
• If ball is deliberately distributed directly past the BOL an Indirect Free Kick (IFK) is awarded to Blue team from spot of the Goal Keeper’s distribu=on (moved to the top of the Goal Area if needed)
2
#1-GK Distribu=ng the ball in play Red team “Defensive Third”
17
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line (1 of 2 Defensive Movement) Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Defensive Movement Defensive team (Blue) can cross BOL (into “Defensive Third”) as soon as the Goal Kick is taken or GK plays the ball)
#3 taking Goal Kick
11
9
3
1-GK 5
Penalty Area
7
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
18
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line (2 of 2 Defensive Movement) Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Defensive Movement Defensive team (Blue) can cross BOL (into “Defensive Third”) as soon as the Goal Kick is taken or GK plays the ball)
Defenders can cross BOL a^er kick is taken #3 taking Goal Kick
11
9
3
1-GK 5
Penalty Area
7
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
19
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line (1 of 2 Offensive Movement) Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Offensive Movement Offensive team (Red) should position themselves in their Defensive Third to receive the ball and consider moving to the ball when it is played
#3 taking Goal Kick
11
9
3
1-GK 5
Penalty Area
7
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
20
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line (2 of 2 Offensive Movement) Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Offensive Movement Offensive team (Red) should position themselves in their Defensive Third to receive the ball and consider moving to the ball when it is played
11 Offense moves to win ball
#3 taking Goal Kick
9
3
1-GK
5 2 7
Penalty Area
Red team “Defensive Third”
21
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Build Out Line FAQs 1) On free kicks in the defensive half, do opponents need to retreat behind the Build Out Line? No, not on free kicks, only for goal keeper possession and goal kicks 2) On free kicks in the defensive third, does the free kick need to be received inside their own Build Out Line (in Defensive Third)? No, not on free kicks, only for goal keeper possession and goal kicks 3) What if a ball strikes an opponent while they are retreating out of the Defensive Third? The ball is in play. 4) What is the call should a defender cross the Build Out Line too soon? The Goal Keeper or player taking the Goal Kick should be sure the opponent cannot cross the line before they play the ball. Play can be held up until opponents are back on the correct side of the build out line. To avoid constant early crossing of the BOL and to avoid the need for a possible misconduct being issued, referees should be diligent and watch for this type of play occurring and immediately blow the whistle (AR raising their flag; if this instruction is given by the referee) to stop play. The Referee should then talk to the offending player(s) as needed to discourage this type of play. If it continues then the coach needs to be asked to help control the situation.
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US Soccer Federation
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%VERYONE 0LAYS s "ALANCED4EAMS s /PEN 2EGISTRATION s 0OSITIVE #OACHING s 'OOD 3PORTSMANSHIP s 0LAYER $EVELOPMENT
12U & 10U Player Development Initiative Objectives Why US Soccer’s Player Development Initiatives (PDIs)?
• Development over winning • Create environment for player success (individual v. team) • Player development uniformity across United States • Reduce advantage of strongest/fastest • Increase technical skills • Ball on the ground Changes Include No Punting in 12U and 10U Addition of Build Out Lines in 10U 2
12U & 10U Player Development Initiative No Punting, Drop Kicks or Half-Volleys Objective Promote play out of the back in less pressured setting; keep ball on the ground (decreased risk of concussions) • If a Goal Keeper inten=onally performs a punt, Drop-kick or Half-volley an Indirect Free Kick (IFK) shall be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offence • If the offence occurs within the Goal Area (6 yard area) an IFK should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the nearest point to where the infringement occurred
Goal area line
Goal line
Penalty Area
Goal Area
GK
• Drop kicks are considered punts and are not allowed
Punts, Drop Kicks and Half-Volleys are not permi;ed
3
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Introduction Objective Encourage skill development; promote play out of the back in less pressured setting; ball on the ground; reduce advantage of strongest/fastest
Build Out Line
4
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Introduction Placement In Region 4 the Build Out Line (BOL) will be painted blue on field halfway between the midfield line and the penalty area (“18 yard line”) – other regions may use other markings
halfway
halfway
5
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Impact on Offside Extends where an attacking player can be without being in offside position; Current 12U and older Offside line and possible Offside area
A;acking
Possible Offside area 12U and older
Offside line 12U and older
6
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Impact on Offside Extends where an attacking player can be without being in offside position; For Offside, the attacking end BOL is treated same as halfway line in 12U+
A;acking
No longer can be Offside in 10U
Possible Offside area in 10U
Offside line 12U and older Offside line 10U 7
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Impact on Offside Extends where an attacking player can be without being in offside position; For Offside, the attacking end BOL is treated same as halfway line in 12U+
A;acking
11
3
9 NOT in Offside posi=on
1-GK 5
7
2
8
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Impact on Offside Extends where an attacking player can be without being in offside position; For Offside, the attacking end BOL is treated same as halfway line in 12U+
A;acking
11
3
9 In Offside posi=on
1-GK 5
7
2
9
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Impact on Offside Extends where an attacking player can be without being in offside position; For Offside, the attacking end BOL is treated same as halfway line in 12U+
A;acking
11
3
9
1-GK 5 2
7
#9 is OFFSIDE when he is in offside posi=on when ball is played and he becomes involved in the play
10
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line During Regular Game Play As before, during regular game play the defending team has no location restrictions; Blue team can be in opponents “Defensive Third” – goal side of BOL
11 3
OK in regular game play
9
1-GK 5
7
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
11
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Defensive Positioning Opponents must leave opposing “Defensive Third” for Goal Kicks or when GK has control of ball; (offensive team can kick before defenders leave)
11
#3 taking Goal Kick
NOT permi;ed for Goal Kick
3
9
1-GK 5
7
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
12
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Defensive Positioning Opponents must leave opposing “Defensive Third” for Goal Kicks or when GK has control of ball; (offensive team can kick before defenders leave)
#3 taking Goal Kick
11
OK posi=on
3
9
1-GK 5
7
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
13
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Defensive Positioning Opponents must leave opposing “Defensive Third” for Goal Kicks or when GK has control of ball; (offensive team can kick before defenders leave)
11
NOT permi;ed when GK has possession
3
9
GK holding the ball
5 1-GK
7
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
14
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Defensive Positioning Opponents must leave opposing “Defensive Third” for Goal Kicks or when GK has control of ball; (offensive team can kick before defenders leave) Key Points For Goal Kicks And Goal Keeper Distribu9on • Goal Kick can be taken and Goal Keeper can release ball before opponent falls back behind the Build Out Line
11
OK posi=on
3
9
GK holding the ball
5 1-GK
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
7
• Once opponents move out past the BOL the Goal Keeper will have 6 secs. to release the ball (not frequently called in 10U) • Ideally a Goal Keeper or player taking a Goal Kick will wait to put the ball into play once all opponents are past the Build Out Line however, the Goal Keeper or player can put the ball into play sooner but does so accep=ng the posi=on of the opponents and the consequences of how play resumes (opponents may win the ball).
15
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line own Goal BOL/“Defensive Kicks cannot Third” be received (Goal Kick by amust teammate still leave beyond Penalty their Area) own BOL/“Defensive Third” (Goal Kick must still leave Penalty Area) • OK for Goal Kick to go to #11 #3 taking Goal Kick
11
• If ball does not leave Penalty Area or if ball is received by player #2 inside the Penalty Area the Goal Kick is retaken
OK Not permi;ed
3
9
• If ball is received by #5, #7, or #9 an Indirect Free Kick (IFK) will be awarded to the Blue team from the top of the Goal Area closest to where the Goal Kick was taken
7
• If Goal Kick goes past BOL and is not touched inside the BOL by the Red team an IFK will be awarded to the Blue team from the top of the Goal Area closest to where the Goal Kick was taken
1-GK 5 2
Penalty Area
#2 must be outside Penalty Area to receive
Red team “Defensive Third”
16
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Keeper Distribution: Distribution & Positioning Keeper distribution of a ball in play cannot be received by a teammate beyond their own BOL/“Defensive Third” (Punts and Dropkicks are not permitted) • A Goal Keeper is not permi;ed to dribble the ball a^er handling the ball (with hands)
11 3
• OK for #2, #3 and #11 to receive a keeper to throw, roll or foot pass (non-punt, non-drop kick, non-half volley)
9
Goal Area
OK
Not permi;ed 5
1-GK OK Penalty Area
7
• If ball is deliberately distributed directly past the BOL an Indirect Free Kick (IFK) is awarded to Blue team from spot of the Goal Keeper’s distribu=on (moved to the top of the Goal Area if needed)
2
#1-GK Distribu=ng the ball in play Red team “Defensive Third”
17
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line (1 of 2 Defensive Movement) Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Defensive Movement Defensive team (Blue) can cross BOL (into “Defensive Third”) as soon as the Goal Kick is taken or GK plays the ball)
#3 taking Goal Kick
11
9
3
1-GK 5
Penalty Area
7
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
18
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line (2 of 2 Defensive Movement) Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Defensive Movement Defensive team (Blue) can cross BOL (into “Defensive Third”) as soon as the Goal Kick is taken or GK plays the ball)
Defenders can cross BOL a^er kick is taken #3 taking Goal Kick
11
9
3
1-GK 5
Penalty Area
7
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
19
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line (1 of 2 Offensive Movement) Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Offensive Movement Offensive team (Red) should position themselves in their Defensive Third to receive the ball and consider moving to the ball when it is played
#3 taking Goal Kick
11
9
3
1-GK 5
Penalty Area
7
2
Red team “Defensive Third”
20
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line (2 of 2 Offensive Movement) Goal Kicks & Keeper Distribution: Offensive Movement Offensive team (Red) should position themselves in their Defensive Third to receive the ball and consider moving to the ball when it is played
11 Offense moves to win ball
#3 taking Goal Kick
9
3
1-GK
5 2 7
Penalty Area
Red team “Defensive Third”
21
10U Player Development Initiative Build Out Line Build Out Line FAQs 1) On free kicks in the defensive half, do opponents need to retreat behind the Build Out Line? No, not on free kicks, only for goal keeper possession and goal kicks 2) On free kicks in the defensive third, does the free kick need to be received inside their own Build Out Line (in Defensive Third)? No, not on free kicks, only for goal keeper possession and goal kicks 3) What if a ball strikes an opponent while they are retreating out of the Defensive Third? The ball is in play. 4) What is the call should a defender cross the Build Out Line too soon? The Goal Keeper or player taking the Goal Kick should be sure the opponent cannot cross the line before they play the ball. Play can be held up until opponents are back on the correct side of the build out line. To avoid constant early crossing of the BOL and to avoid the need for a possible misconduct being issued, referees should be diligent and watch for this type of play occurring and immediately blow the whistle (AR raising their flag; if this instruction is given by the referee) to stop play. The Referee should then talk to the offending player(s) as needed to discourage this type of play. If it continues then the coach needs to be asked to help control the situation.
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