Coaches, players, and all spectators are expected to have fun and help each other to foster a supportive and enjoyable environment for all players on both teams. We are all part of Academy Soccer and must work together to help encourage a positive experience for the players.
The Basics
Play Modifications
Refereeing the Game
Modifications as they apply to the Laws of the Game:
Law | Modification |
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Law 1 | The field size is 60 x 45 yards. Buildout lines are used. The center circle radius measures 8 yards. Goals measure 12 feet wide by 6 feet tall. |
Law 2 | The ball is size #4. |
Law 3 | Each team fields 7 players - 6 field players and a goalkeeper. Unlimited substitutions are allowed. |
Law 6 | There are no assistant referees or other officials. |
Law 7 | The match has two 25-minute halves separated by a 5-minute halftime. There is no allowance for time lost except for perhaps an extraordinary situation. |
Law 9 | The ball is still in play if it touches the referee. |
Law 11 | Being in an offside position is only a foul in the attacking portion of the field beyond the buildout line. |
Law 12 | Slide tackling is a foul. Intentional and unintentional heading of the ball is a foul. If the goalkeeper picks up the ball, the opposing team must move behind the buildout line. The goalkeeper cannot punt or dropkick the ball. All free kicks are indirect kicks. Yellow and red cards are not awarded. |
Law 13 | The opponents must stand at least 8 yards from the spot of the free kick. |
Law 16 | Opponents must stand behind the buildout line during a goal kick. |