Regulations & Rules of Play:

Taunton Youth Soccer League
'Rules of Play' - Pee Wee Division - Grade K



Law 1 - The Field of Play:

Dimensions: The field of play must be rectangular. The length of the touchline must be greater than the length of the goal line.

Length: minimum 20 yards maximum 30 yards
Width: minimum 15 yards maximum 25 yards

Field Markings: Cones may be used to mark off field boundary lines as well.
Usage of cones may be best applied to U6 and possibly U8 matches Grade K-2. Tall cones or flags could be used to mark the corners of the field and flat disc cones could be used to mark the goallines and touch lines. Distinctive lines not more than (5) inches wide. The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of four (4) yards is marked around it.

The Goal Area: None.

The Penalty Area: None.

Flagposts: None if none available

The Corner Arc: Conform to FIFA. If using flat disc cones no arc will be used.

Goals: Goals must be placed on the center of each goal line. They consist of two upright posts equidistant from the corners and joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar. The recommended distance between the posts is eighteen (18) feet and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is six (6) feet. Goals may be smaller in dimension.

Law 2 - The Ball: Size three (3)

Law 3 - The Number of Players: A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than three players. There are NO goalkeepers.

Substitutions: Note: See League Regulations

Playing time: Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Teams and games may be coed.

Single Field Method
One team vs. one opposing team per field. Smaller roster (i.e. Grade K - PeeWee 3 v 3 teams use a maximum roster size of 6)

Split-Team play each team splits into two teams and plays on fields side by side against an opposing split team. Larger roster (i.e. Grade K - PeeWee 3 v 3 teams use a maximum roster size of 12)

Law 4 - The Players Equipment: Conform to FIFA. Non-uniform clothing is allowed based on weather conditions, but uniforms must still distinguish

Law 5 - The Referee: An OFFICIAL (Game Manager or Coordinator or Parent or Coach or Grade 9 referee) may be used. All infringements shall be briefly explained to the offending player. 'Do-overs' should be a regular occurrence allowed by the adult(s) supervising the game.

Law 6 - The Assistant Referees: None.

Law 7 - The Duration of the Match: The match shall be divided into four (4) equal, Ten (10) minute quarters. There shall be two (2) minute break between quarters one and two and another two (2) minute break between quarters three and four. There shall be a half-time interval of five (5) minutes.

Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play: Conform to FIFA, with the exception of the opponents of the team taking the kick-off are at least four (4) yards from the ball until it is in play.

Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play: Conform to FIFA

Law 10 - The Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA

Law 11 - Offside: None.

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct: Conform to FIFA with the exception that all fouls shall result in a direct free kick. The referee/coach/parent must explain ALL infringements to the offending player. No cards shown for misconduct.

Law 13 - Free Kicks: Conform to FIFA with the exceptions that all free kicks are direct and opponents are at least four (4) yards from the ball until it is in play.

Law 14 - The Penalty Kick: None.

Law 15 - The Kick-In: A kick-in is considered as a direct free kick with the opponents four (4) yards from the ball until it is in play.

Law 16 - The Goal Kick: The goal kick should be taken within 2-3 yards of the goal line anywhere across the width of the field of play at the nearest point from where the ball was retrieved. Opposing players must be four (4) yards away from the ball until it is in play.

Law 17 - The Corner Kick: Conform to FIFA with the exception that opponents remain at least four (4) yards from the ball until it is in play.


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