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U11/U12 |
U13/U14 |
| Ball Size |
4 |
5 |
| Players (incl keeper) |
9v9 |
11v11 |
| Min |
7 |
9 |
| Roster size |
Minimum 11, Maximum 16 |
Minimum 13, Maximum 22 |
| Subs |
Unlimited in number. Referee must be informed. Allowed by either team at goal kicks, goals, halftime, injury, and for a cautioned player (1-for-1). (Substitutions are not allowed on corner kicks or fouls.)
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| Sub on Throw-In |
Own team's throw, or if other is subbing
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| Equipment |
Required: Shirt, shorts, shinguards, socks (covering shinguards), shoes.
Home team changes for color conflict (visitors may change if they have alternate).
Either goalkeeper must change for color conflicts
Referee may allow optional equipment (cold weather gear, goalkeeper cap, head/elbow/knee protection, religion-required clothing, etc) if deemed not dangerous.
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| Jewelry |
None Allowed. Taping does not make jewelry safe.
(Jewelry: Items worn for decoration or display, not having any purpose for the game.)
Medic Alert bracelet or similar item should be taped, allowing medallion to be seen
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| Length of Half |
30 min |
35 min |
| Offside |
yes |
yes |
| Heading |
no |
yes |
| Slide Tackling |
yes |
yes |
| Free Kicks |
Direct or indirect, per the Laws of the Game |
| Penalty Kicks |
yes, 12 yards |
yes, 12 yards |
| Throw-in redo |
no |
no
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| Goal Kicks |
Per FIFA. Ball placed anywhere within goal area. The ball must be kicked and clearly move before it's considered in play. The ball does NOT need to leave the penalty area to be in play. The team that is not taking the goal kick must remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play.
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| Goalkeeper |
Per FIFA. May not play ball with hands when deliberately kicked by a teammate ("passback" rule). No restriction on length of kicks/punts.
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