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Index
- The Ball
- Number of Players
- Player's Equipment
- The Referee
- Start of Play
- Pass-Ins
- Fouls and Misconduct
- Free Kicks
- Penalty Kicks
- Goal Kicks
- The Ball
The ball shall be spherical and shall be constructed of material which is not dangerous to the players. Ball size for U8 - U10 should be size 4.
- Number of Players
2.1 The game shall be played by two teams, each consisting of not more than 7 players, one of
whom shall be the goalkeeper.
A maximum of 14 players can be dressed for a game.
- Both teams must have at least 5 players to start the game.
- The game should not continue if a team has less than 5 players.
- Players ejected by the referee must be replaced by team substitute.
- Ejected players must not take any further part in the game.
2.2 Substitutions may be made on goal kick, when a goal has been scored, in the event of an injury, half-time, pass-ins (piggyback).
2.3 Substitutions may not be made at free kicks.
- Player's Equipment
Players shall not wear anything which endangers themselves or other players. Basic compulsory equipment shall consist of shorts, socks, shin guards, footwear, and a numbered shirt. Goalkeepers must wear colours which are distinguishable from all outfield players and the referee. A player who is asked to leave the field of play because of defective or dangerous equipment may not re-enter the field of play until the referee is satisfied that the equipment is permissible.
- The Referee
The referee appointed to officiate a mini-soccer game will have the full authority to enforce the mini-soccer rules. Referee decisions regarding facts connected to play are final. The referee shall: Enforce the rules of the game. Refrain from penalizing in cases where the offending team may gain an advantage. Report in writing to the appropriate authority, any misconduct by players, parents, spectators or other persons which takes place on the field of play or its vicinity at any time during the game. Control who may enter or leave the field of play. Stop the game immediately if a player appears to be injured or bleeding. Signal to start the game, and to restart it after a stoppage. Decide if the field of play and all applicable equipment is suitable.
- Start of Play
At the beginning of the game, choice of halves and the kick-off shall be decided by the toss of a coin. The team which wins the toss shall decide which goal to attack in the first half. The other team will take the kick-off. At a kick-off, all players shall be in their own half of the field of play. All players opposing the team taking the kick-off shall be not less than 6 yards from the ball until it is kicked-off. The game shall be started by the referee giving a signal. The ball will be in play when it is kicked forward into the opponent’s half of the field. For any infringement of this rule, the kick-off shall be retaken. Should the player taking the kick-off play or touch the ball a second time before it has been played or touched by another player, a free-kick shall be awarded to the opposing team. After a goal has been scored, the game shall be restarted by a kick-off, to be taken by a player of the team against which the goal was scored. After the first half of play, the teams shall change ends and the kick-off shall be taken by a player of the team opposing that which started the game. For any stoppage not mentioned elsewhere in these rules, the referee shall restart the game by dropping the ball at the place where it was when play was stopped, unless play was stopped in the penalty-area. In this case, the ball shall be dropped on the penalty-area line at the point nearest to where the ball was when play was stopped. The ball shall be in play as soon as it touches the ground. A goal can be scored directly from a kick-off.
- Pass-Ins
When the whole of the ball has crossed the touch-line, either on the ground or in the air, the ball shall be passed-in from the point where it left the field of play, by a member of the team opposing that of the player who last played or touched it.
The player taking the pass-in shall face the field of play and pass the ball using their feet from on, or behind the touch line.
The ball will be in play immediately after it enters the field of play.
If the player taking the "pass in" plays, or touches, the ball a second time before it has been played or touched by another player, a free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team.
At the taking of a pass-in, all opponents must be at least 2 yards (1.8 meters) from the ball.
A goal may not be scored directly from a pass-in.
- Fouls & Misconduct
A player who, in the opinion of the referee, intentionally commits any of the following offences, shall be penalized by the awarding of a free-kick to the opposing team:
- Spits at an opponent
- Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
- Trips or attempts to trip an opponent
- Jumps at an opponent
- Charges an opponent
- Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
- Holds an opponent
- Pushes an opponent
- Handles the ball deliberately, (except a goalkeeper from within his own penalty area).
- Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball.
Should a player commit one of the above offences within his own penalty-area, a penalty-kick shall be awarded.
- Free Kicks
For any infringement of the mini-soccer rules when the ball is in play, the referee may award a free-kick to the non-offending team. The free-kick shall be taken from the place where the infringement occurred, unless the free-kick is awarded to the attacking team within its opponents' penalty-area. In this case, the penalty-kick shall be taken from the penalty-mark.
At the taking of a free-kick, the ball shall be stationary and all opponents shall be not less than 6 yards from the ball until it has been kicked. The ball shall be in play when it is kicked and moved forward.
A player taking a free-kick within his own penalty-area shall kick the ball into play beyond the penalty-area. The ball shall be in play when it has been kicked and moved and has passed outside the penalty-area. All opponents shall be outside the penalty-area and not less than 6 yards from the ball until it has been kicked. For any infringement of this rule, the free-kick shall be retaken.
A player taking a free-kick shall not play or touch the ball a second time until it has been played or touched by another player. For any infringement of this rule, a free-kick shall be awarded to the opposing team.
A goal may not be scored directly from a free-kick. All free kicks (with the exception of a penalty kick) are indirect kicks.
- Penalty Kicks
A penalty-kick shall be taken from the penalty-mark. All players, with the exception of the defending goalkeeper and the player taking the kick, shall be outside the penalty-area but within the field of play, not less than 6 yards from the ball until it has been kicked. The goalkeeper shall remain on his own goal-line facing the kicker, and between the goal-posts, until the ball has been kicked. The player taking the penalty-kick must kick the ball forward. The ball shall be in play when the ball is kicked and moves forward. The player shall not play or touch the ball a second time until it has been played or touched by another player. If necessary, the time of play shall be extended to allow a penalty-kick to be taken. For any infringement of this rule: By a member of the defending team, the kick shall be retaken if a goal has not been scored. By a member of the attacking team, if a goal is scored it shall be disallowed and a free-kick awarded to the defending team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred. By a member of both teams, the kick shall be retaken whether a goal has been scored or not. If, after the kick has been taken, the ball or the goalkeeper is interfered with by an outside agent, the kick shall be retaken.
- Goal Kick
When the whole of the ball has crossed the goal-line, either on the ground or in the air, excluding that portion between the goal-posts, having last been played or touched by a member of the attacking team, a goal-kick shall be awarded to the defending team. The ball shall be kicked into play from any point within the goal area by a player of the defending team. At the taking of a goal-kick, all opponents shall be outside the penalty-area until it has been kicked into play. The ball shall be in play when it has travelled directly beyond the penalty-area. If the player taking the goal-kick plays or touches the ball a second time before it has been played or touched by another player, a free-kick shall be awarded to the opposing team. A goal may be scored directly from a goal-kick.
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