Paragraph 1:
In an effort to educate the
children with regard to fair play, the recommendation is that the activity sessions shall be played
with a referee (A team coach is acceptable, it is the responsibility of
the HOME team to provide this).
Paragraph 2:
The maximum duration of the activity shall be:-
► 9s and 10s – 50 minutes
►11s – 60 minutes
Play can be two or three periods with 5 minute intervals. Flexibility
should prevail.
The team coaches have joint discretion to alter this in the event of poor
weather conditions, pitch conditions, or an obvious mismatch.
Paragraph 3:
Goal keepers may kick or throw the ball out as preferred. However, in an effort to prevent long passes, they should be
encouraged to restrict throw-outs or kick-outs to their own half of the pitch. KICKING FROM HAND IS NOT ALLOWED.
Paragraph 4:
Goalkeepers attempting to gather the ball by hand may not be challenged.
The pass back law will not apply.
Paragraph 5:
The off-side law shall not apply.
Paragraph 6:
Players shall use throw-ins to re-start the game
(re-take if necessary).
Paragraph 7:
On all occasions when the game is started or restarted, opposing players must be at least 5 meters away from the
ball.
Paragraph 8:
All free kicks will be indirect.
Penalty kicks shall be taken 7 meters away from the "goal-line"
Paragraph 9:
The ball shall be re-centred after a goal has been scored.
Paragraph 10:
In the event of a mismatch, it is the responsibility of both team coaches to redress the imbalance where possible.
Paragraph 11:
Teams may consist of up
to 10 players. Substitutions may be made and
reinstated at any time during a match (rolling subs). In the event of a FOUR GOAL difference, the losing team can automatically field an extra player. Thereafter, additional
players may be fielded until the imbalance has been addressed. Coaches are encouraged to ensure that all players are
given an equal opportunity to play, and that substitutions at the end of a game, giving young players only a few minutes
playing time must be avoided.
Substitutes should be encouraged to play 4 v 4
football at the side of the pitch.
Paragraph 12:
Modified goals and pitch dimensions shall be applied in accordance with local circumstances. Recommended pitch
dimensions are 60 meters x 40 meters. The Scottish Football Association junior goalposts should be used wherever
possible, 4.9 meters x 1.8 meters.
Paragraph 13:
U8 and U9 shall use a size 3 ball.
U10 and U11 shall use a size 4 ball.
Paragraph 14:
In every game a Retreating Line will be used. This should be approx 17m from
the Goal Line. When the goalkeeper has the ball under their control, the
opposition must retreat behind the Retreating Line.
Attacking players may not advance beyond the Retreating Line until the
defender has taken their first touch or the ball comes to rest.
