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Laws of the Game

LSA follows the FIFA Laws of the Game.  These laws were created with exceptions in mind for youth players.  

LSA Adaptations

 

U4*-U6*

U7*

U8*-U9

U10-11

U12-14

Ball

3

4

4

4

5

Player

3v3/4v4

4v4 or 5v5

6v6 or 7v7

8v8 or 9v9

8v8 or 9v9

Goalkeeper

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Coaches

On field

Sideline

Sideline

Sideline

Sideline

Game Duration

2, 15 min

2, 25 min

2, 25 min

2, 25 min

2, 25 min

Offside

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Free Kicks

None

Indirect only

Indirect only

IFK & DFK

IFK & DFK

Distance

-

5 yards

10 yards

10 yards

10 yards

Penalty Kicks

None

No

No

Yes

Yes

Throw In         

None

Yes, per FIFA Guidelines

Goal Kick

None

Yes, per FIFA Guidelines

Corner Kick

None

Yes, per FIFA Guidelines

*2 fields; small sided games

There is offside for U10+ only.  

Heading is only allowed in the U12-U14 age group.