Length 9.15m - 10 yards Width 16.47m - 18 yards The penalty mark is 7.32m (8 yards) from the Goal Line opposite the Centre of the Goal. The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The centre mark is indicated at the mid-point of the halfway line. The distance between the posts is 3.6m (12ft) and the distance between the lower edge of the cross bar and the ground is 1.88m (6ft). Warning In view of a number of accidents that have occurred, it is necessary to ensure that portable goals of any size are either pinned or weighted to prevent them from toppling forward. The ball should be no larger than size 4. Size 3 is recommended for Under 7’s and Under 8’s. It should be safe and made of leather or another suitable material.
Players must play with and against players only from their own age range within a two year age band. Players should not be allowed to begin to play until the Season of their 7th birthday. Each team must not have a squad greater than double the size of the team per age. Any number of substitutes, without being named, may be used at any time with the permission of the Referee or game leader. Entry into the field of play will only be allowed during a stoppage in play. A player who has been replaced may return to the playing area as a substitute for another player. Players must wear shin-guards and goalkeepers must wear a distinguishing playing strip. Shin-guards must be covered entirely by the stockings. The Authority of the Referee Each match is controlled by a Referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game in connection with the match to which they have been appointed. Powers and Duties
Decisions of the Referee
LAW 6 -Timekeeper/Scorer/Assistant Referee Duties A person may be nominated to assist the Referee to: a) Record goals scored b) Act as timekeeper and signify to the Referee by an agreed signal when the time of each half has expired c) Suspend time on an instruction from the Referee for all stoppages and add that time to the end of each half d) Supervise the use of rolling substitutes e) Carry out any other duties as prescribed by the Referee If an independent timekeeper/scorer is not nominated, these duties are the responsibility of the Referee. In any one day, no player shall play more than the stipulated period outlined below. Within this maximum the recommended duration of games is provided.
Each league/competition will determine its own playing time within the maximum time permitted. The half time interval must not exceed 5 minutes. LAW 8 - Start and Restart of Play Procedure A kick-off is taken at the centre of the playing area to start the game and after a goal has been scored, opponents must be 4.5m (5 yards) away from the ball, and in their own half of the field. The ball must be played forward. Special Circumstances A dropped ball to restart the match after play has been temporarily stopped inside the penalty area takes place on the penalty area line parallel to the goal line at that point nearest to where the ball was located when the play stopped. LAW 9 – Ball in and out of Play Ball Out of Play The ball is out of play when: It has wholly crossed the goal line or touch line whether on the ground or in the air Play has been stopped by the Referee Ball in Play The ball is in play at all other times, including when:
Goal Scored A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no infringement of the Laws of the Game has been committed previously by the team scoring the goal. Winning Team The team scoring the greater number of goals during a match is the winner. If both teams score an equal number of goals, or if no goals are scored, the match is drawn. Competition Rules For matches ending in a draw, competition rules may state provisions involving extra time, or other procedures approved by the International F.A. Board to determine the winner of a match. Please note this must be included within the maximum participation time. There is no offside. In Mini-Soccer all free kicks are direct. A free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following offences in a manner considered to be careless, reckless or using excessive force:
A free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following offences:
Penalty Kick A penalty kick is awarded if any of the above offences is committed by a player inside his/her own penalty area, irrespective of the position of the ball, provided it is in play. A free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the goalkeeper:
For all of these offences, the free kick should be taken from the penalty area line, parallel with the goal line, at the nearest point to the offence. Cautionable Offences A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card if he/she commits any of the following seven offences:
Sending Off Offences A player is sent off and shown the red card if he/she commits any of the following seven offences:
For all free kicks opponents must be 4.5m (5 yards) from the ball. A penalty kick is awarded for offences, as described in Law 12. Position of the Ball and the Players All players except the defending goalkeeper and kicker must be outside the penalty area and at least 4.5m (5 yards) from the penalty mark. The ball must be kicked forward. Infringement/Sanctions If a player or players commit an offence at the taking of a penalty kick his/her team shall not be allowed to gain an advantage (i.e. the kick is retaken or the goal is disallowed depending on which team offended). If a player of both the defending and the attacking teams offend, the kick shall be retaken. Procedure A player of the defending team kicks the ball from any point within the penalty area. Opponents must remain outside the penalty area and at least 5 yards (4.5m) from where the kick is taken until the ball is in play. The opposing players must remain at least 4.5m (5 yards) from the ball until it is play. The kicker may not touch the ball again until it has touched another player. If he / she does a free kick is awarded against them. The ball is in play immediately it enters the field of play. The Responsible Football Coach/Manager Code of Conduct for Football
The Football Association and the British Standards Institution would like to draw your attention to the following guidelines for the safe use of goalposts. Too many serious injuries and fatalities have occurred in recent years as a result of unsafe or incorrect use of goalposts. Safety is always of paramount importance and everyone in football must play their part to prevent similar incidents occurring in the future. 1. For safety reasons goalposts of any size (including those which are portable and not installed permanently at a pitch or practice field) must always be anchored securely to the ground.
2. Portable goalposts should not be left in place after use. They should be dismantled and removed to a place of secure storage. 3. It is strongly recommended that nets should only be secured by plastic hooks or tape and not by metal cup hooks. Any metal cup hooks should if possible be removed and replaced. New goalposts should not be purchased if they include metal cup hooks which cannot be replaced. 4. Goalposts which are "home made" or which have been altered from their original size or construction should not be used. These have been the cause of a number of deaths and injuries. 5. Guidelines to prevent toppling: i. Follow Manufacturer’s guidelines in assembling goalposts. ii. Before use, adults should: · ensure each goal is anchored securely in its place · exert a significant downward force on the cross bar · exert a significant backward force on both upright posts · exert a significant forward force on both upright posts These must be repeated until it is established that the structure is secure. If not, alternative goals/pitches must be uHsed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||