| NKSL Modified Laws for Small Sided Games Summary |
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| Spring 2011 |
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| USSF Soccer Laws are applied with the following modifications |
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U6 |
U8 |
U10 |
U12 |
U14 |
U18 |
| Law 1 Field of Play |
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| Length |
20 to 30 yards |
45 to 60 yards |
45 to 60 yards |
70 to 80 yards |
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U12 |
| Width |
15 to 25 yards |
35 to 40 yards |
35 to 40 yards |
45 to 55 yards |
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| Recommended |
20 yards X 30 yards |
35 yards X 50 yards |
40 yards X 55 Yards |
45 yards X 70 yards |
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| Center Circle |
4 yard radius |
6 yard radius |
6 yard radius |
8 yard radius |
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| Goal Area |
None |
6 yards from each goal post, 6 yards into the field of play |
6 yards from each goal post, 6 yards into the field of play |
6 yards from each goal post, 6 yards into the field of play |
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| Penalty Area |
None |
10 yards from goal post, 10 yards into the field of play |
10 yards from goal post, 10 yards into the field of play |
14 yards from goal post, 14 yards into the field of play |
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| Penalty Mark |
None |
None |
6 yards from Goal Line |
8 yards from Goal Line |
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| Penalty Arc |
None |
None |
6 yard radius from Penalty Mark out side Penalty Area |
8 yard radius from Penalty Mark out side Penalty Area |
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| Corner Arc |
None |
1 yard radius |
1 yard radius |
1 yard radius |
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| Goal |
6 ft X 12 ft or smaller |
6 ft X 18 ft or smaller |
6 ft X 18 ft |
6 ft X 18 ft or larger |
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| Law 2 Ball |
Size 3 |
Size 3 |
Size 4 |
Size 4 |
5 |
5 |
| Law 3 Number of players |
3 V 3 |
6 V 6 |
6 V 6 |
8 V 8 |
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No Goalkeeper |
Including Goalkeeper |
Including Goalkeeper |
Including Goalkeeper |
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| Substitutions |
Unlimited at any stoppage |
Start of Qtr/half, Goal Kick, Goal, both teams when an injured player, for a yellow carded player. own possession on Throw-in, Team not in possession on Throw-in may sub when team in possession is also substituting. |
Start of Qtr/half, Goal Kick, Goal, both teams when an injured player, for a yellow carded player. own possession on Throw-in, Team not in possession on Throw-in may sub when team in possession is also substituting. |
Start of Qtr/half, Goal Kick, Goal, both teams when an injured player, for a yellow carded player. own possession on Throw-in, Team not in possession on Throw-in may sub when team in possession is also substituting. |
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| Minimum to start play |
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6 |
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| Law 4 Player Equipment |
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Glasses must have strap |
Glasses must have strap |
Glasses must have strap |
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| Color conflict |
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Home Changes |
Home Changes |
Home Changes |
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| Law 5 Referee |
Game manager, parent, coach, or grade 9 referee |
Grade 9 or 8 referee |
Grade 9 or 8 referee |
Grade 9 or 8 referee |
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| Law 6 Assistant Referee |
None |
None |
Grade 9 or 8 referee |
Grade 9 or 8 referee |
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| Law 7 Duration |
4 - 8 minute quarters |
4 - 12 minute quarters |
2 - 25 minute halves |
2 - 30 minute halves |
2-35 |
2-35 |
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2 minutes after 1st & 3 qtr, 5 minute half |
2 minutes after 1st & 3 qtr, 5 minute half |
5 minute half time |
5 minute half time |
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Each player shall play a minimum of 50% total playing time. |
Each player shall play a minimum of 50% total playing time. |
Each player shall play a minimum of 50% total playing time. |
Each player shall play a minimum of 50% total playing time. |
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| Law 8 Start & Restart of Play |
4 yard from ball |
6 yards from ball |
6 yards from ball |
8 yards from ball |
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| Law 9 In & Out of Play |
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| Law 10 Method of Scoring |
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| Law 11 Offside |
None |
None |
Yes, three man system |
Yes, three man system |
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| Law 12 Fouls & Misconduct |
All infringement shall be explained. |
All infringement shall be explained. |
All infringement shall be explained. |
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No Slide Tackling |
No Slide Tackling |
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All Free Kicks are direct |
All Free Kicks are direct |
Indirect free kick is awarded if a goalie punts the ball from his penalty area to his opponents penalty area on the fly. Ball is placed on the center mark. |
Indirect free kick is awarded if a goalie punts the ball from his penalty area to his opponents penalty area on the fly. Ball is placed on the center mark. |
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No Cards |
No Cards |
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| Law 13 Free Kick |
All free kicks are direct |
All free kicks are direct |
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4 yards from ball |
6 yards from ball |
6 yards from ball |
8 yards from ball |
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| Law 14 Penalty Kick |
None |
None |
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| Law 15 Throw In |
Allow a second attempt |
Allow a second attempt |
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| Law 16 Goal Kick |
2 to 3 yard from goal line where ball went out. |
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Opposing players 4 yards from the ball. |
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| Law 17 Corner Kick |
Opposing players 4 yards from the ball. |
Opposing players 6 yards from the ball |
Opposing players 6 yards from the ball |
Opposing players 8 yards from the ball |
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| Teams will be randomly formed by applying the USSF and KYSA Recreational Team Formation Guidelines. Guidelines can be found in the State Rule of The Kentucky Youth Soccer Association, at www.kysoccer.net |
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| NKSL Modification to Random Formation: |
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| "Players will be automatically moved up to the next Age Group on the basis of birth year only. Returning players (those who played in the Member Organization during the prior playing season) may be assigned to the same coach with whom he/she played the immediately preceding season, even if the coach and player move up an age division, provided compliance with all other rules of formation." |
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| Select Players are not eligible to play in any Recreational Tournament! |
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| Team Size |
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| Min / Max |
3 to 6 |
6 to 12 |
6 to 12 |
8 to 16 |
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| Recommended |
5 |
9 |
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12 |
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| Rec Referee |
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No two man system! |
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| Fees |
$10.00 Center |
$14.00 Center |
$16.00 Center, $9.00 /AR |
$20.00 Center, $14.00 AR |
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| Per Coach Split |
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$ 7.00 per coach |
$17.00 per Coach |
$24.00 per coach |
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U14 & U18 Center $24.00. $16.00 AR |
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$28.00 per coach |
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