LUBBOCK
SOCCER ASSOCIATION
BY-LAWS
and
GENERAL
RULES
September,
1987
REVISED: August, 2006
LUBBOCK
SOCCER ASSOCIATION
BY-LAWS
Chapter
3: By-Laws of the
3. Chapter 3: FIFA Laws of the Game
Games
sanctioned by the Lubbock Soccer Association will be played under the
rules
published in the current
publications) except as modified by
the Lubbock Soccer
permission of the North Texas State Soccer Association and the United
States
Youth Soccer
of the Game are the
rules which will be
league play.
3.3. UNDER 9 & UNDER 10 MODIFICATIONS (7v7)
Dimensions:
Length: 70 yards
Width: 40 yards
Center Circle radius: 8 yards
Goal Area:
Width: 19 yards along goal line (6
yards outside each goal post)
Depth: 6 yards into field
Penalty Area:
Width: 35 yards along goal line (14
yards outside goal)
Depth: 14 yards into field
Penalty Spot: 10 yards from goal line
Penalty Arc radius: 8 yards
Corner Arc radius: 2 feet
Goals:
Width: 7 yards between the posts
Height: 7 feet under the crossbar
Law 2 - The Ball
USSF size 4
Law 3 - The Number of Players
Each team shall consist of
seven players on the field.
A minimum of
six players on a team is required to begin play
and continue
play..
One player shall be designated goalkeeper.
No more than
thirteen persons may named on a roster. Roster size may be
amended by LSA Board
Substitution:
Unlimited with the consent of
the referee:
Prior to
throw-in only by team taking the throw-in
Prior to goal
kick. By either team
After a goal
is scored. By either team
After the
referee has stopped play for an injury. By either team.
During the
half time interval
After referee
has issued a caution. Only player cautioned.
Each team member must be allowed to play at least 50% of each
game
he/she attends
Law 4 - The Player's Equipment
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game plus:
Jersey's must have distinctive 4"
numbers on back
Home team will change jerseys if
colors conflict. Home team will be listed
first on game schedule.
NOTE: Shin guards are MANDATORY and must be covered entirely
by the
sock.
Law 5 - The Referee
Confirm to FIFA Laws of the Game.
NOTE: All decisions made by a person
not registered as a referee who
officiates the because a registered referee is not available are just as
binding and valid as if the person were a registered referee. Only
referees registered with USSF may caution or send off
players and/or discipline coaches or team officials.
Law 6 - The Assistant Referee
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game
NOTE: Club linesman may only be used
to indicate to the referee when the
ball passes over the goal lines or the
touch lines, however, the referee's
decision is final.
Law 7 - The Duration of the Match
Match is divided in 2 equal periods of 25 minutes each
Half-time Interval: will not exceed 5 minutes.
Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game except:
Opponents must be 8 yards from the
ball at kick-off.
Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game
Law 10 - The Method of Scoring
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game
Law 11 - Offside
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game
Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game
NOTE: Only a neutral referee may
caution or send off any player or coach.
Coaches, assistant coaches, and
trainers are subject to the same game
disciplinary procedures by the
referee as are players.
Law 13 - Free Kicks
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game except:
All opponents must be at least 8
yards from ball.
Law 14 - Penalty Kick
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game except:
All opponents must be at least 8
yards from ball.
Law 15 - The Throw-in
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game
Law 16 - The Goal Kick
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game
Law 17 - The Corner Kick
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game except:
Opponents must at least 8 yards from
ball.
NOTE TO PARENTS AND COACHES
The purpose of the small sided soccer game is to teach our youth to play
soccer by playing with the ball. By limiting the number of players on the
field, each player has more opportunities to touch the ball. The number of
touches of the ball by each player are more important than the player's
technique. More opportunities to touch the ball occur when all six players
are close to the ball. Playing a set position limits the player's
opportunity to touch the ball.
No person other than the referee and 12 players should be on the field. Substitutions, coaches, parents, and other spectators should remain at least 6 feet away from the touch line, and preferably in the bleachers. No spectator should run up and down the touch line during play. No spectators are allowed within 10 yards of the ends of the field. Coaches and substitutions should remain within 10 yards of the halfway line.
Soccer is a game for the players! It is not a game fro the coaches and/or parents who need to control the youth's game. Parents and coaches who need to participate more than encouraging their players are invited to join the adult soccer leagues available in Lubbock. Encourage the players and help them enjoy their game.