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LSA follows the IFAB Laws of the Game. These laws were created with exceptions in mind for youth players.
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U4*-U6* |
U7* |
U8-U9 |
U10-11 |
U12-14 |
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Ball |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
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Player |
3v3/4v4 |
5v5 or 6v6 |
6v6 or 7v7 |
8v8 or 9v9 |
8v8 or 9v9 |
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Goalkeeper |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Coaches |
On field |
Sideline |
Sideline |
Sideline |
Sideline |
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Game Duration |
2, 15 min |
2, 25 min |
2, 25 min |
2, 25 min |
2, 25 min |
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Offside |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Free Kicks |
None |
Indirect only |
Indirect only |
IFK & DFK |
IFK & DFK |
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Distance |
5 yards |
5 yards |
10 yards |
10 yards |
10 yards |
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Penalty Kicks |
None |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Throw In |
None |
Yes, per FIFA Guidelines |
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Goal Kick |
None |
Yes, per FIFA Guidelines |
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Corner Kick |
None |
Yes, per FIFA Guidelines |
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*2 fields; small sided games
There is offside for U10+ only. Referees will take an "instructive" approach in awarding a penalty, using this as a teaching moment.
Heading is only allowed in the U12-U14 age group. Deliberate Heading in the rest of the age groups will result in an Indirect Free Kick to the opposing team at the spot of the infraction. If the heading occurs within the penalty area, the referee shall move the ball outside the penalty area and award an indirect free kick to the opposing team.