AYSO Short-sided Laws Division U6

Dimensions: The field of play shall be rectangular, with length no more than 50 yards nor less than 40 yards, and its width no more than 30 yards or less than 20 yards. The length in all cases shall exceed the width. AYSO Recommendation: Length: 50 yards, Width: 30 yards

Markings: Distinctive lines not more than five inches wide.

a. A halfway line shall be marked out across the field.

b. A center circle with a five yard radius.

c. Four corner arcs with a two foot radius.

d. Goal area - three yards from each goalpost and three yards into the field of play joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.

Goals: Maximum five feet high and 10 feet wide, minimum size of hockey goals.

The Ball: Size three.

NUMBER OF PLAYERS: Maximum number of players on the field at any one time: five, not less than three. No goalkeeper. Coaches must provide line-up card for the referee with players listed in numerical order by jersey number. Players must play a MINIMUM of 75% of the total playing time. Coaches will substitute between quarters to ensure that all players present play a minimum of 75% of the game.

Player's Equipment:

Footwear: Tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes.

Shinguards: MANDATORY

Referee:
Registered referee. Referee's decisions final on points of fact connected with the game.

All rule infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending player. Referees will not be paid.

Duration of Game: Two halves of fifteen minutes. A two minute break between quarter one and quarter two, and another two minute break between quarters three and four. A halftime break of five minutes between quarters two and three.

The Start of Play: No change from regular play except: opponents must be five yards from the center mark while kickoff is in progress.

Ball In and Out of Play: No change from regular play.

Referee to explain ALL infractions to the offending players.

Offside: There shall be no offside.

Fouls and Misconduct: No change from regular play except: INDIRECT FREE KICK for all fouls, with the opponents five yards away. Referee to explain ALL infractions to the offending player.

No caution or ejections issued to players, coaches will sit player out at referee’s request.

Free Kick: All free kicks INDIRECT. A goal may not be scored until the ball has been played or touched by a second player of either team. No kicks taken by the attacking team within the defending team's goal area.

Penalty Kicks: No penalty kicks.

Throw-In: A second throw-in allowed if a player commits a foul on initial attempt. The referee shall explain the proper method before allowing the player to re-throw.

Goal Kick: May be taken from any point inside the goal area. Opponents five yards away from the ball.

Corner Kick: No change from regular play except opponents must be five yards away from the ball.

AYSO Recommendations:

Opposing parent/coaches and players should shake hands before/after each game.

Do not record league standings.

Participation awards for ALL - no trophies or awards just for the best team.

Parent/coaches, non-playing players, parents and spectators should be located not less than six yards from outside the touchline nor should they be closer than 20 yards to the goal line. No individual should be allowed to run the length of the field except participants of the games.

Parents and coaches should encourage players, but not coach/instruct during game time.