SOCCER

GOAL AND BALL SIZE WILL BE REGULATION AND AGE SPECIFIC TO REFLECT A FULL SIDED MATCH

  • BUILD OUT LINES WILL BE USED FOR U9 AND YOUNGER

  • BUILD OUT LINES WILL ACT AS OFFSIDE BOUNDARIES FOR ALL AGES

  • THROWINS, KICK-OFFS, GOAL KICKS, CORNER KICKS, RESTARTS ETC… WILL ALL BE THE SAME AS A FULL SIDED MATCH

  • IF KEEPERS ARE DISTRIBUTING WITH THEIR HANDS, THE BALL MUST BOUNCE BEFORE THE HALF LINE

  • TEAMS MUST HAVE A DESIGNATED GOALKEEPER AND 6 MORE PLAYERS ON THE FIELD

  • SUBSTITUTIONS WLL BE ON ANY DEAD BALL (EXCEPT FOULS/OFFSIDE/CORNERKICKS)

 

  • Why the 7v7 Format?

    The 7-aside philosophy maximizes player actions in a realistic, game-like environment. It has proven to provide 36% more actions than in an 11-aside format while not changing technique or context of the game. Players’ opportunities to make decisions, execute meaningful touches, and solve complex game scenarios are multiplied in this modified playing arena. No more standing around waiting for the ball to come on your side of the field or in your area of play. Everyone is in the action all the time and all skills are transferable to the full-sided game.

  • What are the rules of 7v7?

    Everything represents the full-sided match and all rules apply (throw ins, kick offs, keeper box etc..). Offsides is determined by an offside line vs the last defender (similar to hockey).

  • Tactically, how are players positioned on the field?

    Both teams will have one designated keeper and then have 6 field players in whatever formation they wish to play.