U7-4v4 Standards of Play

Soccer Ball – Size 3

Field

  • 25-35 yards (length)
  • 15-25 yards (width)
  • Goals should be no larger than 4 feet (height) x 6 feet (width)
  • Corner flags are not needed

Games

  • 4v4 (no goalkeepers)
  • Shin guards are required
  • Substitutions are unlimited and can occur at any time
  • 4 quarters
  • No more than 10 minute quarters
  • 5 minute breaks between quarters
  • Playing times can be less than 10 minutes when managed by the coaches.
  • Kick offs, free kicks, throw-ins, goal kicks and corner kicks are used to start or restart play.
  • Kick-ins and/or dribble-ins are also acceptable as restarts when the ball has gone out over the sidelines.
  • Goal kicks and corner kicks should be taken in the general vicinity of the  respective goal or corner.
  • If used, all free kicks are indirect
  • Opponents should be 10 feet away from the ball on all restarts
  • No penalty kicks
  • No offside
  • Registered and certified referees are not needed at this level
    Since there is no referee, coaches are expected to manage the game environment from the touchline using these standards of play and their best judgement.
  • Together, coaches and parents are expected to create and promote a
    fun and safe environment for the players.