Indiana
Youth Soccer Recreation
Small-Sided Games Format |
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Age Group | U-06 | U-08 | U-10/12 |
Format | 4v4 or less | 4v4 or less | 6v6 (Five plus a goalkeeper) |
Goalkeeper | No | Optional, but if used - changed each quarter | Yes |
Goalkeeper Distribution | Not applicable | Throwing, Rolling, and Punting | Throwing, Rolling, and Punting |
Roster Size | 5 if 3v3 | 5 if 3v3 | 12 Maximum |
6 if 4v4 | 6 if 4v4 | 6 Minimum |
Game Duration | 4 x 8 minutes | 4x10 minutes | 4 x 12 minutes |
Substitutions | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Ball Size | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Goal Size | 4
ft x 6 ft | 4 ft x 6 ft | 6
ft x 18 ftMaximum |
Maximum | Maximum | (6 ft x 12 ft Recommended) |
Recommended Field Size Field sizes in yards | 35 L x 25 Wmaximum | 45 L x 35 Wmaximum | 45 L x 35 W Minimum |
25 L x 20 W Minimum | 35 L x 25 WMinimum | 55 L x 45 W Maximum |
Center Circle | 3 yd radius not required | 3 yd radius Minimum | 5 yd radius |
| 5 yd Maximum (not
required) | |
Corner Arc | 2 ft not required | 2 ft not required | 3 ft |
Goal Box | Not required | Not required | 4 yd L x 14 yd W |
Penalty Box-by yards | Not Required | Not Required | 9 yd x 22 yd |
Penalty Mark | No | No | 8 yards from center goal line |
Scores/Standings | No | Yes/No | Yes/No |
Throw-In | Kick ins/Throw ins | Kick ins/Throw ins | Throw ins |
Offside | No | No | No |
Referee | No | Not required | 1 |
Asst. Referees | No | Not Required | Optional (2) or club |
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