laws of the game
The following documents provide the laws, or rules of the game of soccer
per their respective governing bodies.
SCSC Laws of the Game
2006 Approved Formats
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U6 |
U7 |
U8 |
U9 |
U10 |
U11 |
U12 |
U13-14 |
U15-16 |
U17-19 |
| Field Size (WxL) |
20x30 yds |
20x30 yds |
25x40 yds |
30x45 yds |
35x55 yds |
50x80 yds |
60-70 x 100-110 yds |
60-70 x 100-110 yds |
60-70 x 100-110 yds |
60-70 x 100-110 yds |
| Goal Size (max) |
6'x6' |
6'x6' |
6'x6' |
6'x12' |
6'x18' |
8'x24' |
8'x24' |
8'x24' |
8'x24' |
8'x24' |
| Ball Size |
#3 |
#3 |
#3 |
#4 |
#4 |
#4 |
#4 |
#5 |
#5 |
#5 |
| Field Players (max) |
3
No GK |
3
No GK |
4 |
5 |
6 |
9 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
| Roster Size (max) |
6 |
6 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
14 |
18 |
18 |
18 |
18 |
| Game Length |
4x9 min |
2x18 min |
2x25 min |
2x25 min |
2x25 min |
2x30 min |
2x30 min |
2x35 min |
2x40 min |
2x45 min |
| Penalty Kicks |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
| Direct Kicks |
No |
No |
No |
No |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
| Offsides |
No |
No |
No |
Intent only |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
| Slide Tackling |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
| Charging the GK* |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Not in Goal Area |
Not in Goal Area |
Not in Goal Area |
Not in Goal Area |
| GK Drop Kicks |
No |
No |
No |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
FIFA |
* Charging the Goalkeeper
The following rules apply to all competitions under the jurisdiction of
the WSYSA:
- In all Under-11 age groups and below: No player shall make
physical contact with the goalkeeper, or attempt to play the
ball once the goalkeeper has control of the ball in any manner
and to any degree whatsoever.
- In all Under-12 age groups and above: No player shall make
physical contact with the goalkeeper WITHIN THE GOAL AREA, harass
the goalkeeper, or attempt to play the ball once the goalkeeper
has control of the ball in any manner and to any degree whatsoever.
For infringement of this special Rule, an indirect kick shall
be awarded.
Note: Also included in "having control of the ball" is, if the goalkeeper
holds the ball on the ground with one or both hands.
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