Rule | U5/U6 | U7/U8 | U8/U9 Futures | U9/U10 | U11/U12 | U13-U15 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Numbers on Field | 3v3 | 4v4 | 7v7 | 7v7 | 9v9 | 9v9 |
Field Size | 20 x 25 yards - adjust as needed | 20 x 30 yards - adjust as needed | Full 7v7 field with subs | Full 7v7 field with subs | Full 9v9 field with subs | Full 9v9 field with subs |
Pass In | Coach throws ball in | Coach managed | No | No | No | No |
Throw-Ins | Coach throws ball in | Coach managed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Goal Kicks | Coach throws ball in | Coach managed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Corner Kicks | Coach throws ball in | Coach managed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Goalkeeper | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Punting | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Defending team backs up on goal kicks | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Offsides | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Heading | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Subbing | Coach managed | Coach managed | On any stoppage | On any stoppage | On any stoppage | On any stoppage |
Halves | No | No | 25 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Halftime | No | No | 5 minutes | 5 minutes | 5 minutes | 5 minutes |
Referees | Coaches manage the game | Coaches manage the game | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |