U12 CYSL |
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Small-sided Games |
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Modified Playing Rules - Effective Fall 2016 |
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For complete rules www.nebraskastatesoccer.org |
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NO SLIDE TACKLING |
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Number of Players |
9V9 Maximum 8 field players + 1 GK |
5 players must be present to start a game |
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Roster Size |
18 Maximum |
Field Dimensions |
Rectangular: Between 70-80 yards by 45-55 yards recommended |
Markings |
Penalty area of 36 yards (width) by 14 yards (length). Penalty spot shall be 8 yards from the goal line. Center circle and penalty spot shall have a radius of 8 yards. |
Goals |
6.5X18.5 are recommended. 6X18 and 7X21 are acceptable. Goals must be anchored securely to the ground. |
Goal Area |
Conform to FIFA. |
Penalty Area |
The Penalty Area: A penalty area is defined at each end of the field as follows: Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, fourteen (14) yards from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of fourteen (14) yards and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area. Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made eight (8) yards from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them. An arc of a circle with a radius of eight (8) yards from each penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area. |
Flag Posts |
Conform to FIFA. |
Corner Arc |
Conform to FIFA. |
Ball |
Size 4 |
Duration of play |
30 minute halves - 10 minute half time |
Offside |
DOES APPLY Conform to FIFA |
Free Kicks & Corner Kicks |
Conform to FIFA with the exception that all opponents are at least 8 yards from the ball. |
Start & Restart of Play |
Conform to FIFA. |
Headers |
Not permitted for U11. A deliberate header shall result in an indirect free kick awarded to the opponent at the spot of the infraction. If a deliberate header occurs within the goal area, an indirect free kick is awarded on the goal area line parrallel to the goal line of the nearest point to where the infraction occurred. |
Fouls & Misconduct |
Conform to FIFA. |
Substitutions |
UNLIMITED and at any stoppage. No substitutions on penalty kicks. |
Penalty Kicks |
Conform to FIFA with the exceptions that the penalty mark is at eight yards and that players other than the kicker and defending goalkeeper are at least seven (7) yards from the penalty mark. |
Throw-In |
Conform to FIFA. |
Goal Kick |
Conform to FIFA. |
Ball In & Out of Play |
Conform to FIFA. |