Playing Area
|
UNDER 10S/9S |
UNDER 8S/7S |
|
Metres |
Yards |
Metres |
Yards |
| Width |
Min: 27.45
Max: 36.60 |
Min: 30
Max: 40 |
Min: 18.30
Max: 27.45 |
Min: 20
Max: 30 |
| Length |
Min: 45.75
Max: 54.90 |
Min: 50
Max: 60 |
Min: 27.45
Max: 45.75 |
Min: 30
Max: 50 |
| Penalty Area |
Length: 9.15m / 10yards
Width: 16.47m / 18yards |
| Penalty Mark |
7.32m/8yards from the Goal Line, opposite the centre of the goal |
| Halfway Line |
The field of play is divided into 2 halves by a halfway line. The centre mark is indicated at the mid-point of the halfway line. |
| Goal Size |
Distance between:
Posts: 3.6m/12ft
Lower edge of crossbar/ground: 1.88m/6ft
ALWAYS ENSURE PORTABLE GOALPOSTS ARE SAFE! |
The Ball
The ball should be no larger than size 4. Size 3 is recommended for Under 8s. It should be safe and made of leather or another suitable material.
Number of Players
| Ages |
Number per team (including Goalkeeper) |
| Over 6 & Under 8s |
4 v 4 & 5 v 5 |
| Over 8 and Under 10s |
6 v 6 & 7 v 7 |
Players must play with and against players only from their own age range - within a 2 year age band. Players should not be allowed to begin to play until the season of their 7th Birthday.
Each team must not have a squad greater than double the size of the team per age.
Any number of substitutes, without being named, may be used at any time with the permission of the referee or the game leader. Entry into the field of play will only be allowed during a stoppage in play. A player who has been replaced may return to the playing area as a substitute for another player.
Playing Equipment
Players must wear shinguards and goalkeepers must wear a distinguishing playing strip.
Shinguards must be covered entirely by stockings.
Duration of Game
Within any one day, no player shall play more than the stipulated period outlined below. Within this maximum the recommended duration of games is provided.
|
Recommended Number of Mins each half |
Max participation p/day, p/ player |
| Over 6 & U8 |
10 Minutes |
45 Minutes |
| Over 8 & U10 |
15 Minutes |
60 Minutes |
Each league/competition will determine its own playing time within the maximum time permitted. The half time interval must not exceed 5 minutes.
Offside
There is no offside.
Fouls and Misconduct
In Mini-Soccer all free kicks are direct.
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