Law 1 – The Field of Play

Field Markings: Conform to FIFA except that the center circle will be eight (8) yards in radius.

Dimensions: Length: 60 yards; Width: 40 yards

The Goal Area: Defined at each end of the field as follows: two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line eight (8) yards from the center of the goal, extending into the field of play for a distance of five (5) yards, and joined by a line drawn parallel to the goal line.

The Penalty Area: Defined at each end of the field as follows: two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line thirteen (13) yards from the center of the goal, extending into the field of play for a distance of ten (10) yards, and joined by a line drawn parallel to the goal line.

Goals: Dimensions: 18 feet wide by 6 feet tall.

Law 2 – The Ball

Standard size four (4) ball will be used.

Law 3 – The Number of Players

Number of Players: A match is played between two teams, each consisting of not more than seven players, one of whom is the goalkeeper.  A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than five players.

Number of Substitutions: Unlimited substitutions may be made.

Substitution procedure: Conform to FIFA, except substituted players may return to the match, and it is not necessary to give the referee a list of named substitutes.

Substitutions may be made at the following stoppages with the permission of the referee:

• During the half time interval or before the start of overtime periods.
• After a goal is scored.
• On either team's goal kick.
• On a team's own corner kick, or the opposing team's corner kick if the opposing team is substituting.
• On a team's own throw-in, or the opposing team's throw-in if the opposing team is substituting.
• At an injury (only to replace an injured player).

Law 4 – The Players’ Equipment

Conform to FIFA

Law 5 – The Referee

USSF Registered referee. Duties conform to FIFA.  Infringements shall be briefly explained to the offending player.

Law 6 – The Assistant Referees

May be used but are not required.

Law 7 – The Duration of the Match

The match lasts two equal periods of 25 minutes.  The half-time interval is not to exceed 10 minutes.

Law 8 – The Start and Restart of Play

Conform to FIFA, except that at kick-off opponents are to be at least eight (8) yards from the ball until it is in play.

Law 9 – The Ball In and Out of Play

Conform to FIFA.

Law 10 – The Method of Scoring

Conform to FIFA.

Law 11 – Offside

Conform to FIFA. Offisde will be enforced in U10 starting in the 2017-2018 season.

Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct

Conform to FIFA, except that sliding tackles are not allowed.

Law 13 – Free Kicks

Conform to FIFA, except that opponents must be at least eight (8) yards from the ball until it is in play.

Law 14 – The Penalty Kick

Conform to FIFA with the exception that the penalty mark is made eight (8) yards from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them.

Law 15 – The Throw-in

Conform to FIFA, except that when correct procedure is not followed, a player will be given an opportunity to correct the throw. The number of retries is at the discretion of the referee.

Law 16 – The Goal Kick

Conform to FIFA.

Law 17 – The Corner Kick

Conform to FIFA, except opposing players must be eight (8) yards from the ball until it is in play.