U10 Age Division Rules Sheet

Age Game Ball Corner Kicks/Throw Additional Players/Size Group Time Size Ins Comments Offside will be Two, 25 7v7, including Goal kicks, corner kicks, U10 4 called, build out line min halves goalkeeper penalty kicks, throw ins rule*

FIELD DIMENSIONS – 66 x 46 GOAL SIZE – 7 x 21 Feet

GOALKEEPERS – One goalkeeper on the field at all times.

THROW INS - The throw in must be taken from where the ball went out of play and is taken by the team in which their opponents touched the ball last before going out of play. A throw must be taken facing the field, part of each foot on the ground (two feet in contact with ground), outside or on the touch line, using both hands, and delivering the ball over and directly behind their head.

CORNER KICKS - A corner is awarded when the whole ball, having last been touched by the defending team, passes over the goal line and a goal is not scored. The ball is placed next to the nearest corner flag without removing the flag, and is kicked by a player on the attacking team.

*BUILD OUT LINE - When the goalkeeper has the ball in his or her hands during play from the opponent, the opposing team must move behind the build out line until the ball is put into play. Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass, throw or roll the ball into play (punts and drop kicks are not allowed). After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing team can cross the build out line and play resumes as normal. The opposing team must also move behind the build out line during a until the ball is put into play. Players cannot be penalized for an offside offense between the halfway line and the build out line.

OFFSIDE- A player is in an offside position if they are nearer to their opponent’s goal line than the ball and the second last opponent (usually the last defender) when the ball is kicked and in play. A player cannot be offside from a goal kick, a throw-in, a or if he/she is in their own half of the field of play.

PENALTY KICKS- A penalty kick is awarded to a team if a player on the opposing team commits a foul worthy of a direct kick in their own defensive box. A penalty kick is a direct kick with all players, with the exception of the goalie, standing outside the box and five yards away from the player who is kicking the ball. The defending goalie must remain on the goal line, and between the goalposts until the ball is kicked.

HOME v AWAY TEAM- Home team is listed first on the schedule and wears RED, away team wears WHITE.

FINAL THOUGHT – Have fun and help players leave with a positive experience after each game!