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 Micro 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 30 x 20 yards. There are no penalty areas, goal areas, or corner arcs. The center circle radius measures 6 yards. Goals measure 6 feet wide by 4 feet tall. |
Law 2 | The ball is size #3 for the 4 & 5-year-olds and size #4 for the 6 & 7-year-olds. |
Law 3 | Each team fields 4 players. There are no goalkeepers. A player cannot be permanently positioned in front of their own goal – thus playing a de facto goalkeeper. Unlimited substitutions are allowed. |
Law 5 | A coach will referee the first half; the opposing coach will referee the second half. |
Law 6 | There are no assistant referees or other officials. |
Law 7 | The match has 10-minute quarters separated by 2 minute breaks. 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 10 | The score is not kept in Micro Soccer. |
Law 11 | There is no offside rule. |
Law 12 | Slide tackling is a foul. Intentional and unintentional heading of the ball is a foul. All free kicks are indirect kicks. Yellow and red cards are not awarded. |
Law 13 | The opponents must stand at least 4 yards from the spot of the free kick. |
Law 14 | There are no penalty kicks. |
Law 15 | In place of throw-ins, the ball is placed on or near the touchline where the ball exited the field and kicked into play. The opponents must stand at least 4 yards from the spot of the kick-in. |
Law 16 | Goal kicks are taken within 4 yards of the goal. Opponents must stand on their half of the field during a goal kick. |
Law 17 | In place of corner kicks, the ball is placed on or near the goal line where the ball exited the field and kicked into play. If the ball exited the field within 4 yards of the goal, the ball is moved to a spot on the goal line 4 yards from the goal. The opponents must stand at least 4 yards from the spot of the kick-in. |