Ebeck writes "
Rules for U7/U8 Matches
1.
Generally
the FIFA Laws of the Game apply.
2. A size 3 ball will be used.
3. Games will be played 4v4 with no
goalkeeper; however, the number of players may be higher or lower if
agreed upon by the coaches.
4. A team down by five (5) goals may
add an additional player on the field.
5. Substitutions are permitted at any
stoppage of play. Permission to
substitute must be requested and granted by the referees.
6. Non-uniform clothing is permitted,
but the uniform jersey should be worn on the outside. Hoods on jackets and hoodies should be tucked
in.
7. Players will not be permitted to
wear any jewelry including earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings or other
adornments. Taping over pierced
earrings is not acceptable. The referee may grant an exception for
medical alert or religious items, provided that they are adequately secured.
8. Each match will consist of 12 minute
quarters with a five minute stoppage at halftime and a two minute stoppage
between quarters 1 & 2 and 3 & 4.
9. All free kicks will be indirect.
10. Opponents must be at least five
yards from the ball on all free kicks (including corner kicks) and at least two
yards from a player executing a throw-in.
11. There will be no penalty kicks.
12. One retry on improperly executed
throw-ins.
13. Offside fouls will not be enforced.
14. All players must be in the offensive
half of the field when a goal is scored for the goal to count. Restart for violations of this rule is a goal
kick for the opposing team.
15. All players of the opposing team
must be behind the midfield line on all goal kicks.
16. No cards will be shown at this age
group. However, the referee may ask a
coach to substitute for a player whose behavior is unruly.
17. Referees should explain their calls
to the players/coaches. This will
generally require referees to say, “That’s tripping” or whatever their call
is.
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