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Players |
Field Size |
Goal Area |
Penalty Area |
Goal Size |
Ball Size |
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|
Touchline |
Goal Line |
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11 v
11 |
100/130 yds. |
50/100 yds. |
6 by
20 yds. |
18
by 44 yds. |
8 by
24 ft. |
Size
5 |
The
field sizes for U6 to U12 are the recommended guidelines based
on the US Youth Soccer Modified Rules for U6 to U12 Play. For
complete information, go to
www.usyouthsoccer.org. Each league may vary by age group.
Surface: Flat,
level surface with grass cut to no more than 2.5 inches high,
and with no dangerous defects such as exposed sprinkler heads.
Goals: Refer to
the goal sizes listed above. Posts and cross bars should be five
inches wide, and the net should be secured to the posts and
cross bar. For information on how to properly anchor a soccer
goal, review the
Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goal Safety.
Markings:
Five-inch-wide white lines delineating regulation field,
including restraint lines for spectators. The restraint lines
should be painted a different color and a minimum of 5 feet from
the edge of the touchline. Spectators and players should be on
opposite sides of the field. The Corner Arc should be a one-yard
radius.
Equipment:
Regulation corner flags and posts and mid-field markers shall be
used. |