U10 Modified rules In-House

U10 MODIFIED RULES IN-HOUSE

The field: 45-50 yards x 35-40 yards (approx.) recommended. Penalty area 12-14 x 30 yards (approx.). Halfway line with 10 yard center circle

The goal: 18-21 feet wide by 6-7 feet high (approx.).

The ball: Size 4 is recommended.

Players: Number on the field at one time: 6. Play one defender, 3 midfielders, a forward and a GK. Each player shall play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Goalkeepers should be introduced at this age level. Maximum of players on the roster should not exceed ten (10) or NASC will notify coaches).

The kick-off: One team will be designated to kick-off at the start of the game. Kick-off is intended to insure possession and ball must go forward. The ball is not kicked "football style" to the other team.

Substitutions: Substitute one player anytime the ball is out of play, so players should be allowed to maximize their playing time.

Duration of Game:

A. The game shall be dived into two (2) equal halves of twenty-five (25) minutes each.

B. There shall be a half-time break of five (5) minutes.

Practice Schedule: Two "60 minutes" practices per week. (NASC will Specify day & time).

Games: Will be played on Saturday mornings at the designated times (NASC will notify coaches).

Ball out of play: When the whole ball crosses the line, throw-ins can be used. Throwers should face the field, use both hands and deliver the ball from behind their head by keeping their feet down on the ground.

Referee: A referee should be assigned and FIFA rules should apply except offside.