Age Group                              U 11/12                       Birthdays        8/1/95 to 7/31/97

Number of players on team:               15-17

Number players on field:                    11

Ball Size:                                              4

Equipment:                            Shin guards are required.  Players with braces must wear wax or

                                                mouth guards.  Soccer shoes are optional.  No jewelry or watches.

Field Size                              Width 65 yards, Length 110 yards. 

Goal size:                              24 ft wide x 8 ft tall

                                                Goal box – 6 yd x 6 yd from goal post and 6 yds into field of play.

Field Markings:                  Standard - penalty area 18 x 18 yds. from each post and 18 yds into field of play.

Duration of Game:               15 minute quarters with 5 minute halftime and 2 minute quarter breaks. 

Referees:                              2 youth referees.  Referees will make calls per FIFA Laws of the Game, with exceptions as noted in these rules.  Coaches should advise parents to rules unique to soccer, such as advantage, offsides and out of bounds.  For example, a player that is out of bounds may play a ball that is still in play.

Playing time:                        Every attempt must be made to play each child a minimum of one half of the game except in the case of injury, illness or disciplinary action.

Practice:                               Players are expected to attend all practices.  Two practices per week are encouraged.  A minimum of one is expected.

Substitution:                        Allowed at each quarter, on kick-off, on injury (the injured player must be replaced), on your EITHER TEAM’S throw-in, goal kick or corner kick.  Substitutions are to be from midfield.  Players should be standing at the midfield stripe and be ready to enter the game.

Concept:                                At this age OYAA continues to teach kids position play, passing and offside. An emphasis should be placed on improving individual ball control skills.  Offside is enforced.  Team play and set plays are encouraged.  Players should have the opportunity to play all positions.   Score will be kept.

Coaching goals:                   Coaches are to instruct players in the rules of the game.  Any yelling must be constructive and should be kept to a minimum.  Teach them to play as a team.  Players should know and maintain positions.  Players should develop improved ball control, both individually and as a team.  The team should have a few set plays and know how to respond to game situations, both offensively and defensively.   Goalkeepers should receive specialized instruction.

(Turn Over for U-11/12 Rules)

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