United FC Academy Recreational League MLS (4th/5th/6th Grade) Playing Rules
Size #4 balls
3 v 3 on the field (4 v4 to accommodate numbers)
All league rules apply with the following modifications:
· NO GOALKEEPERS
· Pop-Up Goals are Used
· NO penalty kicks
· NO PLAYERS in Area in front of goal designated by the arc unless the ball is in the area.
· ALL KICKS ARE INDIRECT - All players must be 4 yards from all restarts
· THROW-INS ONLY
· Goal kicks taken from the intersection of the arc and the goal line
· Corner kicks are to be taken form the corner of the field
· No offside; No slide tackling
· Games are 2 25 minute halves with 5 minutes between halves
· Kick off from the center following a goal
· Substitutions can be made on any stoppage of play
· Each player is required a minimum of 50 percent of the game minutes
· No Coaches on the field.
· Coaches will Referee.
· Coaches and parents may not stand behind the goal
· No standings kept