7 Vs. 7 Under 10 players

Build Out Line

The build out line promotes playing the ball out of the back in a less pressured setting

When the goalkeeper has the ball, either during play (from the opponent) or from a goal kick, the opposing team must move behind the build out line until the ball is put into play

Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass, throw or roll the ball into play (punting is not allowed)

After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing team can cross the build out line and play resumes as normal 

If a goalkeeper punts the ball, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense

If the punt occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the nearest point to where the infringement occurred 

The build out line will also be used to denote where offside offenses can be called

Players cannot be penalized for an offside offense between the halfway line and the build out line

Players can be penalized for an offside offense between the build out line and goal line  

Modified Laws of the Game

Law 1 –Field of Play

•55-65 yards (length)

•35-45 yards (width)

•Goals should be no larger than 6.5 feet (height) x 18.5 feet (width)

•A 6.5 feet (height) x 12 feet (width) goal is recommended based on the age and ability of the players

•Diagram contains recommended field markings and dimensions

•Build out lines should be equidistant between the penalty area line and halfway line 

Law 2 –Ball

•Size 4

Law 3 –Players

•7v7 (6 field players and 1 goalkeeper)

•Game may not start or continue if there are less than 5players on a team

•Substitutions are unlimited and can occur at any stoppage 

Law 4 – The Players’ Equipment: Conform to FIFA. Non-uniform clothing is allowed based on weather conditions, but uniforms must still distinguish teams.

Law 5 –Referee

•Minimum certification as a U.S. Soccer Grade 9 Referee

Law 6 –Other Match Officials

•Used at the discretion of the competition 

Law 7 –Duration of the Match

•2 halves

•25 minutes halves

•10 minute halftime

•No added time

Law 8 – The Start and Restart of Play: Conform to FIFA with the exception of the opponents of the team taking the kick-off are at least eight (8) yards from the ball until it is in play.

Law 9 – The Ball In and Out of Play: Conform to FIFA.

Law 10 – The Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA.

Law 11 – Offside: Confirm to FIFA

Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct: Conform to FIFA with the exception of deliberate heading and punting

Law 13 – Free Kicks: Conform to FIFA with the exception that all opponents are at least eight (8) yards from the ball.

Law 14 – The Penalty Kick: Conform to FIFA with the exception that the penalty mark is made eight (8) yards from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them.

Law 15 – The Throw-In: Conform to FIFA.

Law 16 - Conform with FIFA

  Law 17 – The Corner Kick: Conform to FIFA with the exception that opponents remain at least eight (8) yards from the ball until it is in play.