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This section is
dedicated to the rules of soccer. It is designed to be a
resource for referees, coaches, parents and players alike.
Please note that you will need
Adobe
Reader to view these rules. |
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Rules for U5 & U6
(Dribblers) |
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Dribbler Rules (U5 & U6) |
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Rules for U8
(Passers) to U18 (Seniors) |
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General Preface |
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Field Of Play - Diagram |
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Law I - Field of Play |
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Law II - The Ball |
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Law III - Players And Substitutions |
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Law IV - Player's Equipment |
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Law V - Referees |
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Law VI - Assistant Referees |
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Law VII - Duration Of The Game |
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Law VIII - The Start And Restart Of Play |
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Law IX - Ball In And Out Of Play |
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Law X - Method Of Scoring |
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Law XI - Offside |
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Law XII - Fouls And Misconduct |
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Law XIII - Free Kick |
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Law XIV - Penalty Kick |
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Law XV - Throw In |
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Law XVI - Goal Kick |
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Law XVII - Corner Kick |
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Further Reading |
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This section further explains some of the above rules in
more detail. Most everything in the "Further Reading"
section only applies to U8 and above and some of these rules
do not apply until U10 and U12. If you have questions
regarding what rules apply at what age brackets, please
consult your coach.
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An explanation into the differences between Direct and Indirect Free Kicks |
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