FUNdamental Soccer’s U-10 MODIFIED PLAYING RULES
1. FIELD of PLAY
A. DIMENSIONS: The field of play shall be rectangular, it’s length being not more than 90 yards
nor less than 50 yards and it’s breadth not more than 60 yards nor less than 35 yards.
The length in all cases exceed the breadth.
Length: 50 - 90 yards Width: 35 - 60 yards
B. MARKINGS:
-Distinctive LINES at least 2-5 inches wide.
-A HALFWAY LINE shall be marked out across the field.
-A CENTER CIRCLE with a 6 yard radius.
-Four CORNER ARCS with a 1 yard radius.
-GOAL AREA - Six (6) yards from each goal post
and six (6) yards into the field of play
then joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
-PENALTY AREA - Twelve (12) yards from each goal post
and twelve (12) yards into the field of play -joined by line parallel with goal line.
-PLAYER/COACHES AREA - Twenty (20) yards long.
Beginning at the halfway line go ten (10) yards down the touchline into each half of the field.
SPECTATOR VIEWING LINE - Will be marked out five to ten (5 -10) yards from the touchlines and
behind the Player/Coaches Area.
C. GOALS:
-Maximum - Seven (7) feet high and Seven (7) yards wide.
-Minimum - Size of a Hockey goal.
2. The Ball
-Size three (#4)
3. Number of Players
-Maximum number of players on the field at any one time is nine (9)
-Minimum number of players on the field at any one time is five (5)
-Maximum number of players on the roster should not exceed fifteen (15)
-SUBSTITUTION: During substitution break in 1st & 2nd half and half-time...with referee’s permission
-PLAYING TIME: Each player must play 50% of the game.
-SEX: Co-educational teams are highly recommended.
4. Player’s Equipment
Jersey or shirt - with number. Shorts
Stockings. Footwear.
Shin guards are Mandatory
A player shall not wear anything which is dangerous to another player or themselves.
5. Referees
-Official referees can be used, if available.
Older age group players are highly recommended.
-Are encouraged to explain the infraction called on the offending player.
-Their decisions on points of fact connected with the game shall be final!
6. Assistant Referees
-If possible, use individuals who are familiar with the laws of the game.
7. Duration of the Game
-The game is to be divided into two (2) equal halves of twenty-five (25) minutes each.
-A ‘substitution break’ shall be whistled mid-way in each half.
-Substitutions can be made at any other time with Referees permission.
-Half time break of five (5) minutes.
8. Start of Play
-Opponent must be 6 yards from the center mark when place kick (kick-off) is in progress.
9. Ball In and Out of play
-Conform to FIFA laws of the game.
‘The ball is out of play only when it has wholly crossed the goal or touch lines’
10. Method of Scoring
-Conform to FIFA laws of the game.
-The whole of the ball must cross the goal line between the goal post and under the cross bar.
-The ball can not be thrown, carried or intentionally propelled by hand or arm over the goal line.
11. Off-Side
-Conform to FIFA laws of the game!
12. Fouls and Misconduct
-All fouls will result in and INDIRECT FREE KICK with opponents 6 yards away
-The referee must explain ALL infractions to the offending player
13. Free Kicks
-Shall be classified under only one heading “INDIRECT”
-A goal may not be scored until the ball has been played or touched by a second player - of either team.
14. Penalty Kick-NO penalty kicks are to be taken during these games.
-’Tie’ games stand!
15. Throw-In
-Conform to FIFA laws of the game.
-One re-throw must be allowed if foul throw occurs.
-Referee shall explain proper method before allowing player to re-throw.
16. Goal Kick
-Conform to FIFA laws of the game.
-Goal kick may be taken from any point inside the goal area -six yard area.
-Opponent must be six yards from the ball.
17. Corner Kick
-Conform to FIFA laws of the game.
-May be taken from any point inside the corner arcs
-Opponent must be six yards from the ball.
18. Common Sense
-Team officials and players are encouraged to shake hands with opponent before and after the game.
-No league standings are to be kept.
-Publicity of game and results are discouraged
This is the Children’s Play Time not their Performance Time!