Modified Rules of Play (U8)
Modified Rules of Play (U8) Goals: 4’ x 6’ Field Markings: It is only necessary to mark the field with a distinctive perimeter and a half – line. There will be a semi-circle in front of each goal which no player will be allowed to enter. Law #1 The Ball: Size 3 shall be used. Law #2 Number of Players: The maximum number of players on the field shall be no more than four (4). (No Goal Keepers) Maximum number of players on the roster shall be eight (8). Each player in good standing shall play at least 50% of every game. Teams and games shall be gender specific.
Law #3 Players Equipment: To conform with 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 four (4) quarters each have a duration of twelve (12) minutes. There shall be a two (2) minute break between each quarters and a five (5) minute half time break between the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Substitutions may be made an any time and between quarters after receiving permission from the referee.
Modified Rules of Play (U8) (con’t) Law #7 Start of Play: To conform to FIFA Law, except that opponents must be 6 yards from the ball prior to the kick-off. 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: There shall be No Offside. Law #11 Fouls and Misconduct: To conform to FIFA Law. The infraction shall be explained briefly to the offending player. Law #12 Free Kick:
To conform to FIFA Law, except that all Free Kicks shall be classified as Indirect. Opponents must be 6 yards away before the kick is allowed.
Law #13 Penalty Kicks: There shall be no Penalty Kicks. Law #14 Throw In/Kick-In:
A 2nd attempt shall be allowed in a throw-in if a player commits an error on the 1st attempt. The referee shall explain the proper method before the retake occurs. A kick-in may be substituted at the same point as the throw-in. It shall be considered and Indirect Kick and the opponent shall be a minimum of 5 yards from the ball
Law #15 Goal Kick: To conform to FIFA Law. The opponents must be 6 yards from the ball. A goal kick may be taken within 3 yards of the goal. Law #16 Corner Kick: To conform to FIFA Law except opponents must be 6 yards away before the ball is kicked
Law #3 Players Equipment: To conform with 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 four (4) quarters each have a duration of twelve (12) minutes. There shall be a two (2) minute break between each quarters and a five (5) minute half time break between the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Substitutions may be made an any time and between quarters after receiving permission from the referee.
Modified Rules of Play (U8) (con’t) Law #7 Start of Play: To conform to FIFA Law, except that opponents must be 6 yards from the ball prior to the kick-off. 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: There shall be No Offside. Law #11 Fouls and Misconduct: To conform to FIFA Law. The infraction shall be explained briefly to the offending player. Law #12 Free Kick:
To conform to FIFA Law, except that all Free Kicks shall be classified as Indirect. Opponents must be 6 yards away before the kick is allowed.
Law #13 Penalty Kicks: There shall be no Penalty Kicks. Law #14 Throw In/Kick-In:
A 2nd attempt shall be allowed in a throw-in if a player commits an error on the 1st attempt. The referee shall explain the proper method before the retake occurs. A kick-in may be substituted at the same point as the throw-in. It shall be considered and Indirect Kick and the opponent shall be a minimum of 5 yards from the ball
Law #15 Goal Kick: To conform to FIFA Law. The opponents must be 6 yards from the ball. A goal kick may be taken within 3 yards of the goal. Law #16 Corner Kick: To conform to FIFA Law except opponents must be 6 yards away before the ball is kicked
