Mini Soccer & 9 v 9 Rules
   
   
 
Mini Soccer Rules
The Football Association Laws for Mini-Soccer - Main Points taken from the F.A. Handbook.
 
Officials, Managers and Parents are reminded that Mini Soccer is designed to introduce young children into football
within a team environment.
The League Management Committee requires that all players should be encouraged and not criticised so that they can l
learn and enjoy the game in a friendly and indiscriminate atmosphere. All players are to be given equal playing time.
 
Recommended Size of Pitch
 
Under 8's Length Max - 45.75 metres(50 yards) Min - 27.45 metres(30 yards).
  Width Max - 27.45 metres(30 yards) Min - 18.30 metres(20 yards).
     
Under 9's & 10's Length Max - 54.90 metres(60 yards) Min - 45.75 metres(50 yards).
  Width Max - 36.60 metres(40 yards) Min - 27.45 metres(30 yards).
     
Penalty Area Length 9.15 metres(10 yards).
  Width 16.46 metres(18 yards).
     
Penalty Mark/Spot The Penalty Mark is 7.32 metres(8 yards) from the goal line opposite the centre of the goal.
     
Goal Size The distance between the goal posts is 3.6 metres(12 feet) and the distance between the
  lower edge of the crossbar and the ground is 1.88 metres(6 feet).
   
WARNING! In view of a number of accidents that have occured, it is necessary to ensure that portable
  goals are either pinned or weighted to prevent them from toppling forward.
     
Corner Flagpost Corner Flagposts are compulsory. Flagposts must not be less than 1.5 metres(5 feet) high
  with a non-pointed top.
     
Playing Equipment Players must wear Shinguards and Goalkeepers must wear a distinguishing playing strip.
  Shinguards must be covered entirely by the stockings/socks.
     
Age Group Qualification   See Rule 8b See rule in Membership Rules
of player    
     
Duration of Play   See Rule 10 B See rule in Membership Rules
     
Ball Size   See Rule 10 B See rule in Membership Rules
     
Start of Play Opponents must be 4.5 metres(5 yards) away from the ball.
     
Offside There is No offside rule.
     
Freekicks In Mini Soccer, all Free Kicks are direct. Opponents must be 4.5 metres(5 yards) from the ball.
     
Penalty Kicks All players except the defending goalkeeper and the kicker must be outside the penalty area
  and at least 4.5 metres(5 yards) from the penalty mark.
     
Goal Kicks A player in the defending team may take the kick from any point within the penalty area,
  and the ball must leave the penalty area to be in play.
  Opponents must remain outside the penalty area and at least 4.5 metres(5 yards) from the
  ball until it is in play.
     
Throw In A goal cannot be scored direct from a throw-in. The throw-in is the normal overhead throw.
     
Substitutions Roll on, Roll off substitution is allowed when the ball is out of play and with the agreement
  of the referee.
     
     
     
9 v 9 Rules
 
Laws of the Game 9 v 9 Football:
 
Laws of the game, Laws 1-17 apply to 9 v 9 football except:
   
Use junior size pitch (see dimensions below)
Use 16 x 7ft goalposts (see information below)
Maximum squad of 14 players with repeat substitutions allowed.
Maximum 30 minutes each way.
 
Pitch Dimensions
 
Pitch Dimensions
 
Goalposts
     
From the 2010/2011 season onwards only 16 x 7ft goalposts are permitted, and recommend that you choose the 16 x 7ft
goalposts (portable of freestanding).
The Football Foundation provides grants for 50% of the costs of new goalposts to All Affiliated clubs, please see
www.footballfoundation.org.uk (Goalpost Safety) for further details.
 
Should you require further assistance, please contact Andy Baker on 01743 255074 or email andy.baker@shropshire.gov.uk
 
Match Officials
 
All referees appointed to 9 v 9 games must be fully qualified registered with their Parent County FA and not
  qualified to referee Mini Soccer only.
Assistant referees should be used for all 9 v 9 games and one should be provided by each club.
   
For further information, please contact:
 
Jan Butler
 
Shropshire Junior League Secretary
 
 
 
Respect Campaign
 
 
Get Into Football
  
FA Full Time
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