LSA follows the FIFA Laws of the Game. These laws were created with exceptions in mind for youth players.
|
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 |
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Goal Kick |
None |
Yes, per FIFA Guidelines |
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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.