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U9 Special Rules and
Information
Format: 7v7
Goalkeepers utilized
Ball Size: 4
Game Duration: Two
25-minute halves with a half-time break of five
minutes.
Practices: Two practices
during the week for one hour
Referees: A registered
referee or field official is to be utilized. All
rule infractions shall be briefly explained to the
offending player
Substitution: At any
time with the permission of the referee, generally;
prior to throw-in, in your favor. Prior to a goal
kick by either team. After a goal by either team.
After an injury of either team when the referee
stops the play. At half-time.
Start of Play: Kick offs
are used at the beginning of each quarter and after
each goal. Opponent must be eight yards from the
center mark while kick-off is in progress.
Offsides:
Will be called by the referee
Free Kicks: All free
kicks are indirect and are awarded for all major
fouls. The defending team must be eight yards away.
Kicks awarded to the offense inside the opponent’s
penalty area is taken from a point on the 18 nearest
to where the foul occurred. Kicks awarded to the
defense inside their own penalty box are taken from
any point within the box. The opposing team is 8
yards away and outside the box.
Goal Kick: If the team
attempting to score a goal kicks the ball over the
goal line outside the goal posts, the opposing team
puts the ball back into play with a goal kick. The
Goal Kick may be taken anywhere within the goal
area. Opponents must be eight yards away from the
ball.
Corner Kick: Opponents
must be eight yards away from the ball until the
ball is kicked.
Throw-Ins: Players are
allowed a second chance if there is a foul on the
first throw-in attempt. The foul should be explained
to the player prior to player making second attempt.
Ball goes to opposing team is there is a foul on the
second attempt.
Equipment: All players
are required to wear shinguards during practices and
games.
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