Rules of the Game

Basic soccer rules for kids and adults. Soccer is a complex sport, but the rules are simple. The objective is to get the ball in the opposing team’s goal.

The rules become more complicated and technical with the level of play. But even at the professional level they are quite simple. FIFA, International Federation of Football, holds the official rules to the game. The official rules may be modified in their application for players of under 19 years of age, female soccer players, veteran players (over 35 years of age), and for players with disabilities.

Any or all the following modifications are permissible:

1. Size of the field of play
2. Size, weight, and material of the ball
3. Width between the goal posts and height of the crossbar from the ground
4. Duration of the periods of play
5. Substitutions
6. Rules related to safety
7. Age group accommodations

Here you will find a adapted rules of the game for our HYS programs:

HYS Rules of the Game - In-Town Futures U6

HYS Rules of the Game - In-Town Futures U8

HYS Rules of the Game - In-Town Champions League

HYS Rules of the Game - Travel