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COLLIERVILLE SOCCER ASSOCIATION
PLAYING RULES
All games shall be governed by the rules as approved by the United State
Youth Soccer Association, the United States Soccer Federation, and the
United States Senior Soccer Division as forth in the FIFA Laws of the Game,
with following amendments and modifications. As allowed, in the Notes on
The Laws of the Game in the section labeled Modifications.
Law # 1 The Field of Plays
The Executive Board in accordance with the general soccer field regulations
and the space available shall determine the size of the fields.
Recommendations (all dimensions length x width in yards):
Under 5 (U5) 25 x 20
Under 6 (U6) 25 x 20
Under 8 (U8) 50 x 30
Under 10 (U10) 70 x 50
Under 12 (U12) 70 x 50
Under 14 (U14) and up 100 / 130 x 50 / 100
Law # 2 The Ball
The size of the ball used shall be as follows:
League Size
U5 3
U6 3
U8 3
U10 4
U12 4
U14 and up 5
Law # 3 Number of Players
A. The Following shall be the number of players for each team to take
part in a match, the minimum required to begin and to continue a match,
and the number of players permitted to play.
Number of Players
League Required to Start Permitted to Play
U5 2 3
U6 2 3
U8 3 5
U10 4 6
U12 5 8
U14 and up 7 11
NOTE: U5 and U6 Teams will practice 30 minutes, take a 10 minute break, and
then play the game. No goalkeepers will be used.
NOTE: U8 Teams will have 4 players and 1 goalkeeper.
B. Free Substitution may be made at the following times, with concurrence by
the referee.
- On your team's throw in
- On any goal kick
- After a goal has been scored
- At the start of a half of quarter
- Due to an injury, the referee may not allow the substitution if he feels
that it is being used as a delay of game tactic.
- Following a caution, for the cautioned players only
- If the other team substitutes and your team's substitutes are ready to
enter the field of play, then your team may substitute also.
C. Free substitution shall not be used as a device to play only the better
players. Care shall be taken to assure that every player get equitable
playing time, ( a minimum of 50% of the game) .
Failure of a coach to follow the participation rule may result in disciplinary
action and possible suspension. If this comes to the referee's attention during
a match, he shall make a record of it on the game card. After the game, the
referee shall notify the Vice President or an Executive Board Member of the
infraction.
D. The referee will stop play, if in his opinion, the injury warrants a stoppage.
On an injury requiring substitution, the opposing team may substitute a like
number of players.
E. If for any reason a team is unable to field the entire number of players
permitted to play, it is considered good sportsmanship for the opponent to
field a like number of players. However, the Recreation Committee reserves
the right to make this mandatory at its discretion.
Law # 4 Players Equipment
A. All players on the same team, except the goalkeeper, shall wear the same
colored jersey, which is of a different color from either team. All jersey
must be tucked in.
B. Shoes with metal bars or metal cleats shall not be permitted. Shoes with
a single cleat on the toe shall not be allowed. Players may not play with
anything, which in the referee's judgment presents a safety hazard.
C. In cold weather, players may wear long sleeves and pants so long as the
team jersey in worn to top.
D. Players must wear shin guards during practice and game. Coaches will not
allow players to participate in practice or game unless proper shin guards
are worn.
E. No players, under any circumstance, may wear any jewelry at any time
during the game. Except in the case of a medical alert, which should be
brought to the attention of the referee prior to the start of the match.
Tape will not be permitted over pierced earrings, and failure by the player
to remove earrings will result in player not being allowed to play.
Law # 5 Referees
A. Referees must wear the official referee's uniform or one approved by
the Executive Board. A coach must not wear the referee's uniform while
their team is playing.
B. The referee assigned to a game shall be the sole judge on the field of
play and their decisions on points of fact (judgment calls) connected
with the play shall be final. Complaints about officiating shall be
submitted in writing to the Director of Referees,
(protests are submitted to the League Commissioner).
C. Should any referee become incapacitated during a game or in the event
a referee is not present at a league match, the game shall be turned
over to another affiliated, licensed referee. If an affiliated, licensed
referee is not available, then a person mutually agreed upon by both
coaches shall referee the game. Any match or portion of a match that
is played without an affiliated referee may not be considered for any protest.
D. All efforts shall be made to avoid scheduling a referee the age group
in which a relative is playing.
E. All efforts shall be made to avoid scheduling a referee in an age
group in which he/she coaches.
F. The referee shall terminate play immediately should there be any cause
either in weather or field conditions which could represent a potential
hazard to the players.
G. The referee may also have removed from the field or field area any
player, coach, or spectator who represents a hazard to the players,
the coaches, spectators, or referee. The referee may choose to abandon
the game in which case the Executive Board will determine the outcome.
H. The referee will provide the appropriate authorities with a match
report, which includes information on any disciplinary actions
taken against players, and / or team officials and any other incidents,
which occurred before, during or after the match including injuries.
Law # 6 The Assistant Referee
Each team must supply one club assistant referee for each game if so
requested by the referee.
Law # 7 Duration of the Game
Games shall have the following duration according to leagues:
U5/6 | Four 8 min quarters | (2 min between quarters, 5 min at half)
U8 | For 10 min quarters | (2 min between quarters, 5 min at half)
U10 | Two 25 min halves | (5 min at half)
U12 | Two 30 min halves | (5 min at half)
U14 | Two 35 min halves | (5 min at half)
U19 | Two 40 min halves | (5 min at half)
Law # 8 Start of Play
A. Teams shall be prepared to start at the scheduled time. Failure to
be prepared to start within 15 minutes of the scheduled time shall
result in a forfeit for the late team(s).
B. Each team shall be represented at the match by a coach, assistant
coach, or a parent appointed for the game. A team not so represented
shall forfeit the match.
C. Games may be canceled, postponed, or re-scheduled only by the Recreational
Committee or a representative of. In the case of inclement weather
the Recreational Vice-Chairperson may cancel or postpone games,
(the Chairperson may do so in the absence of the Vice Chairperson). Once
teams have entered the playing area, the decision to continue or stop
will be made by the referee.
Law # 9 Ball In and Out of Play
The ball is out of play:
a. When it has wholly crossed the goal line or touchline, whether on
the ground or in the air.
b. When the game has been stopped by the referee.
The ball is in play at all other times from the start of the match to the
finish including:
a. If it rebounds from a goalpost, crossbar or corner flag post into
the field of play.
b. If it rebounds off either the referee or assistant referee if they
were on the field of play.
c. In the event of a supposed infringement of the Laws, until a decision
is given.
Law # 10 Method of Scoring
Except as otherwise provided by these Laws, a goal is scored when the whole
of the ball has passed over the goal line, between the goal posts and under
the cross-bar, provided it has not been thrown, carried or intentionally
propelled by hand or arm, by a player of the attacking side, except in the
case of a goalkeeper, who is within his own penalty-area.
The team scoring the greater number of goals during a game shall be the
winner; if no goals, or an equal number of goals are scored, the game shall
be termed a "draw"
No official score will be kept in the U5 or U6 League.
Law # 11 Offside
1. A player is in an offside position if he is nearer to his opponent's
goal line than the ball, unless:
a. He is in his own half of the field of play, or
b. There are at least two of his opponents nearer their own goal line than he is.
2. A player shall only be declared off-side and penalized for being in an
off-side position, if, at the moment the ball touches, or is played by
one of his team, he is, in the opinion of the referee:
a. Interfering with play or with an opponent, or
b. Seeking to gain an advantage by being in that position.
3. A player shall not be declared offside by the referee:
a. Merely because of his being in an off-side position, or
b. If he receives the ball, direct, from a goal kick, a corner
kick, a throw-in, or when the referee has dropped it.
4. If a player is declared offside, the referee shall award an indirect
free-kick, which shall be taken by a player of the opposing team from
the place where the infringement occurred, unless the offense is committed
by a player in his opponents' goal area, in which case, the free-kick shall
be taken from a point anywhere within that the goal area.
5. No offside in U5, U6, or U8 leagues.
Law # 12 Fouls and Misconduct
A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits
any of the following six offences in a manner considered by the referee
to be careless, reckless or using excessive force:
1. kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
2. trips or attempts to trip an opponent
3. jumps at an opponent
4. charges an opponent
5. strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
6. pushes an opponent
A direct free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if a player
commits any of the following four offences:
1. tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making
contact with the opponent before touching the ball
2. holds an opponent
3. spits at an opponent
4. handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper
within his own penalty area).
A direct free kick is taken from where the offence occurred.
Penalty Kick:
A penalty kick is awarded if any of the above ten offences is committed
by a player inside his own penalty area, irrespective of the position
of the ball, provided it is in play.
There will be no direct free kicks or penalty kicks taken in the U5,
U6 or U8 divisions. All kicks awarded due to infractions in these
divisions will be indirect free kicks
Indirect Free Kick
An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper,
inside his own penalty area, commits any of the following four offences:
1. takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with his
hands before releasing it from his possession
2. touches the ball again with his hands after it has been released
from his possession and has not touched any other player
3. touches the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately
kicked to him by a team-mate
4. touches the ball with his hands after he has received it directly
from a throw-in taken by a team-mate.
An indirect free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if a player,
in the opinion of the referee:
- plays in a dangerous manner
- impedes the progress of an opponent
Indirect Free Kick
- prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his hands;
- commits any other offence, not previously mentioned in Law 12,
for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player.
The indirect free kick is taken from where the offence occurred.
Disciplinary Sanctions
Only a player or substitute or substituted player may be shown
the red or yellow card. The referee has the authority to take
disciplinary sanctions, as from the moment he enters the field of
play until he leaves the field of play after the final whistle.
Cautionable Offences
A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card if he commits
any of the following seven offences:
1. is guilty of unsporting behavior
2. shows dissent by word or action
3. persistently infringes the Laws of the Game
4. delays the restart of play
5. fails to respect the required distance when play is restarted
with a corner kick or free kick
6. enters or re-enters the field of play without The Referee's permission
7. deliberately leaves the field of play without The Referee's permission
Sending-Off Offences
A player is sent off and shown the red card if he commits any of the
following seven offences:
1. is guilty of serious foul play
2. is guilty of violent conduct
3. spits at an opponent or any other person
4. denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity
by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to a goalkeeper
within his own penalty area)
5. denies an obvious goalscoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards
the player's goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick
6. uses offensive or insulting or abusive language and/or gestures
7. receives a second caution in the same match.
A player who has been sent off must leave the vicinity of the field of play
and the technical area.
Decisions of the International F.A. Board
Decision 1
A player who commits a Cautionable or sending-off offence, either on or
off the field of play, whether directed towards an opponent, a team-mate,
the referee, an assistant referee or any other person, is disciplined
according to the nature of the offence committed.
Law # 13 Free Kicks
Types of Free Kicks
Free kicks are either direct or indirect.
For both direct and indirect free kicks, the ball must be stationary
when the kick is taken and the kicker does not touch the ball a second
time until it has touched another player.
The Direct Free Kick
- If a direct free kick is kicked directly into the opponents' goal,
a goal is awarded.
- If a direct free kick is kicked directly into the team's own goal,
a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team
The Indirect Free Kick
Signal
The referee indicates an indirect free kick by raising his arm above
his head. He maintains his arm in that position until the kick has been
taken and the ball has touched another player or goes out of play.
The Indirect Free Kick
Ball Enters the Goal
A goal can be scored only if the ball subsequently touches another
player before it enters the goal.
- if an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the opponents' goal,
a goal kick is awarded.
- If an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the team's own goal,
a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team.
Position of Free Kick
Free Kick Inside the Penalty Area
Direct or indirect free kick to the defending team:
- all opponents are at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball.
- all opponents remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play.
- the ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty area.
- A free kick awarded in the goal area is taken from any point inside that area
Indirect free kick to the attacking team:
- all opponents are at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball until it is in play,
unless they are on their own goal line between the goalposts.
- the ball is in play when it is kicked and moves.
- an indirect free kick awarded inside the goal area is taken from that part of
the goal area line which runs parallel to the goal line, at the point nearest to
where the infringement occurred.
Free Kick Outside the Penalty Area
- all opponents are at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball until it is in play.
- the ball is in play when it is kicked and moves.
- the free kick is taken from the place where the infringement occurred
If, when a free kick is taken, an opponent is closer to the ball than the
required distance:
- the kick is retaken.
If, when a free kick is taken by the defending team from inside its own
penalty area, the ball is not kicked directly into play:
- the kick is retaken.
Free kick taken by a player other than the goalkeeper.
If, after the ball is in play, the kicker touches the ball a second
time (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:
- an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be
taken from the place where the infringement occurred
If, after the ball is in play, the kicker deliberately handles the ball
before it has touched another player:
- a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be
taken from the place where the infringement occurred
- a penalty kick is awarded if the infringement occurred inside the kicker's
penalty area.
Free kick taken by the goalkeeper
If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper touches the ball a
second time (except with his hands), before it has touched another player:
- an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be
taken from the place where the infringement occurred
If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper deliberately handles the
ball before it has touched another player:
- a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement
occurred outside the goalkeeper's penalty area, the kick to be taken from the
place where the infringement occurred
- an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement
occurred inside the goalkeeper's penalty area, the kick to be taken from the
place where the infringement occurred
Law # 14 The Penalty Kick
A penalty kick is awarded against a team that commits one of the ten offences
for which a direct free kick is awarded, inside its own penalty area and while
the ball is in play.
A goal may be scored directly from a penalty kick.
Additional time is allowed for a penalty kick to be taken at the end of each half
or at the end of periods of extra time.
Position of the Ball and the Players
The ball: is placed on the penalty mark.
The player taking the penalty kick: is properly identified.
The defending goalkeeper: remains on his goal line, facing the kicker,
between the goalposts until the ball has been kicked.
Position of the Ball and the Players
The players other than the kicker are located:
- inside the field of play;
- outside the penalty area;
- behind the penalty mark;
- at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the penalty mark.
The Referee
- does not signal for a penalty kick to be taken until the players have taken
up position in accordance with the Law;
- decides when a penalty kick has been completed.
Procedure
- The player taking the penalty kicks the ball forward.
- He does not play the ball a second time until it has touched another player.
- The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward.
When a penalty kick is taken during the normal course of play, or time has been
extended at half-time or full time to allow a penalty kick to be taken or retaken,
a goal is awarded if, before passing between the goalposts and under the crossbar:
- the ball touches either or both of the goalposts and/or the crossbar,
and/or the goalkeeper.
* In the U5, U6 and U8 leagues, all free kicks will be indirect.
Law # 15 The Throw-in
A throw-in is a method of restarting play.
A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in.
A throw-in is awarded:
- when the whole of the ball passes over the touch line, either on the ground or in the air;
- from the point where it crossed the touch line;
- to the opponents of the player who last touched the ball
Procedure
At the moment of delivering the ball, the thrower:
- faces the field of play;
- has part of each foot either on the touch line or on the ground outside the touch line
- uses both hands
- delivers the ball from behind and over his head
The thrower may not touch the ball again until it has touched another player.
All opponents must stand no less than 2 meters from the point at which the
throw-in is taken. The ball is in play immediately after it enters the field
of play. If, after the ball is in play, the thrower touches the ball a second
time (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:
- an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the
place where the infringement occurred
If, after the ball is in play, the thrower deliberately handles the ball before it has
touched another player:
- a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken
from the place where the infringement occurred
- a penalty kick is awarded if the infringement occurred inside the thrower's
penalty area.
Throw-in taken by the goalkeeper:
If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper touches the ball a second time
(except with his hands), before it has touched another player:
- an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be
taken from the place where the infringement occurred If, after the ball
is in play, the goalkeeper deliberately handles the ball before it has
touched another player
If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper deliberately handles the ball
before it has touched another player:
- a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement
occurred outside the goalkeeper's penalty area, the kick to be taken from
the place where the infringement occurred
- an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement
occurred inside the goalkeeper's penalty area, the kick to be taken from the
place where the infringement occurred
If an opponent unfairly distracts or impedes the thrower:
- he is cautioned for unsporting behavior and shown the yellow card.
For any other infringement of this Law:
- the throw-in is taken by a player of the opposing team.
Law # 16 The Goal Kick
A goal kick is a method of restarting play.
A goal may be scored directly from a goal kick, but only against the opposing team.
A goal kick is awarded when:
- the whole of the ball, having last touched a player of the attacking team, passes
over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, and a goal is not scored
in accordance with Law 10 .
Procedure
- The ball is kicked from any point within the goal area by a player of the
defending team.
- Opponents remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play.
- The kicker does not play the ball a second time until it has touched another
player.
- The ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty area.
Infringements/Sanctions
If the ball is not kicked directly into play beyond the penalty area:
- the kick is retaken.
Infringements/Sanctions
Goal kick taken by a player other than the goalkeeper:
If, after the ball is in play, the kicker touches the ball a second time
(except with his hands) before it has touched another player:
- an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be
taken from the place where the infringement occurred
If, after the ball is in play, the kicker deliberately handles the ball
before it has touched another player:
- a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken
from the place where the infringement occurred
- a penalty kick is awarded if the infringement occurred inside the kicker's
penalty area.
Goal kick taken by the goalkeeper:
If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper touches the ball a second time
(except with his hands) before it has touched another player:
- an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be
taken from the place where the infringement occurred
If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper deliberately handles the ball
before it has touched another player:
- a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement
occurred outside the goalkeeper's penalty area, the kick to be taken
from the place where the infringement occurred
- an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement
occurred inside the goalkeeper's penalty area, the kick to be taken from
the place where the infringement occurred
For any other infringement of this Law:
- the kick is retaken
Law # 17 The Corner Kick
A corner kick is a method of restarting play.
A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick, but only against the
opposing team.
A corner kick is awarded when:
- the whole of the ball, having last touched a player of the defending team,
passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, and a goal
is not scored in accordance with Law 10.
Procedure
- The ball is placed inside the corner arc at the nearest corner flagpost.
- The corner flag post is not moved.
- Opponents remain at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball until it is in play.
- The ball is kicked by a player of the attacking team.
- The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves.
- The kicker does not play the ball a second time until it has touched another player.
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