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"Simplified Rules of Soccer"
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THE FIELD OF PLAY
The soccer field should always be rectangular. Recommende field sizes (in yards):
U6 20 X 30
U7, U8 30 X 50
U9, U10 40 X 70
U11, U12 50-60 X 90-100
U13 and above 50-100 X 100-130
Other field dimensions include penality box, goal box and center circle should be proportional with the size of the field depending on the age group,
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The Ball
Players up to U8 use a size 3 ball.
U9 to U12 players use a size 4 ball
U13 and older use a size 5 ball
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NUMBER OF PLAYERS
Each side is composed of 11 players with the number of subs to be more than 7
U6 = 3 vs. 3 with no goal keeper;
U7 - U8 = 7 vs. 7;
U9 - U10 = 8 vs. 8
A complete roster of players and subs must be presented to the referee before the game starts. The referee must be notified before a substitution can occur. Any player ejected from the game may not be replaced.
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PLAYERS' EQUIPMENT
The uniform consists of a shirt tucked into shorts, socks pulled over shin guards and shoes. Nothing that endangers another player or self may be worn, including hard casts and jewelry. The goalkeeper must wear a different color shirt than the other members of the team.
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START OF PLAY
To start play there is a kickoff. This happens at the start of the game, halftime and after a goal has been scored. The ball is in play when the team kicking off plays the ball forward. The player taking the kickoff may not touch the ball again until it has been touched by another player. A goal may be scored directly from the kickoff.
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BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY
After the ball has wholly crossed the sidelines of the goal line, it is out of play. Any ball striking a referee, goal post or corner post and remaining on the proper field is in play.
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GOAL SCORING
A goal is scored when the ball wholly crosses the goal line, between the goal posts and under the cross bar. The winner of the scoccer game is determined by the margin of goals scored.
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FOULS AND MISCONDUCT
A. There are 10 prohibited acts for which a referee can award a direct kick to the offending team:
1. Kicking
2. Tripping
3. Jumping an opponent
4. Violent charging
5. Dtriking opponent
6. Holding before the ball
7. Pushing
8. Deliberately handling the ball
9. Charging from behind
10 Contacts the opponent when tackling
B. An indirect kick shall be awarded when the following occur:
1. Dangerous playing
2. Charging away from the ball
3. Charging a goalkeeper when he does not have the ball
4. Opponent obstruction
5. A goalkeeper takes more than 5 seconds to throw out the ball after gaining possession (except U8 and younger)
6. A goalkeeper handles the ball before an opponent after releasing it,
7. A goalkeeper handles a ball deliberately kicked by a teammate.
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FREE KICKS
Two basic kicks are awarde by the referee:
A. Direct free kick (a goal can be scored )
B. Indirect kick (must touch another player before a goal can be scored)
The kicker may not kick the ball a second time until touched by another player. All kicks are indirect for U8 and younger
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PENALTY KICKS
A penalty kick is awarded after a serious infraction (law No. 12 Part A) takes place in the penalty area. It is a direct kick taken 12 yards from the goal line. All players except the goalkeeper and the kicker must stay outside the penalty area, The goalkeeper must stand on the goal line and may not move until the ball is kicked. There are no penalty kinc for U8 and younger.
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THROW-IN
After the ball has wholly crossed the sidelines, the team that didn't touch the ball last shall be awarded the throw-in. These rules should be remembered as part of the throw-in regulations.
A. Both feet must be on or behind the sidelines when the throw-in is made.
B. The ball must be throwen in by both hands directly over and behind the head.
C. Both feet must be touching the ground when the throw-in is made.
D. On an incorrect throw-in the ball is awarded to the oppsite team. At U10 and younger, the referee allows one retake if the first throw-in is incorrect.
E. A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in.
F. Platers cannot be offside on a throw-in.
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GOAL KICKS
A goal kick is awarded when the ball (after being played or touched by the offence) crosses the goal ine but is not within the goal. The ball must travel outside the penalty area before it can be considered in play. Players cannot be offside on a goal kick.
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CORNER KICKS
A corner kick is awarded when the ball crosses the goal line without resulting in a goal and is last touched by a defensive player. One member of the attacking team takes the kick on the quarter circle nearest the corner flag post. A goal may be scored from this kick.
More rules to remember:
A. The opposing team must remain 10 yards from the ball as it is kicked.
B. The kicker may not kick the ball a second time until touched by another player.
C. Players cannot be offside on a corner kick.
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