Game Rules for U9/U10 Future Legends

• Both yellow and red cards may be issued by referee
• Penalty kicks are awarded by referee

• Yes, Corner kicks
• Yes, Goal kicks
• Yes, Throw-ins

The build out line promotes playing the ball out of the back in a less pressured setting.

When the goalkeeper has the ball in his or her hands during play from the opponent, the opposing team must move behind the build out line until the ball is put into play.

Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass, throw or roll the ball into play (punts and drop kicks are NOT allowed).

After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing team can cross the build out line and play resumes as normal.

The opposing team must also move behind the build out line during a goal kick until the ball is put into play.

Play must resume play within 6 seconds of the defensive team moving back behind the build out line.

• All players play a minimum of 50%

• All items of jewelry (necklaces, rings, bracelets, watches, earrings, leather bands, rubber bands, large hair bows, etc.) are strictly forbidden and must be removed.  Using tape to cover jewlry is not acceptable.
• NO heading.  (US Soccer does NOT recommend heading until a player reaches the U12 age group).

Number of players:  The number of players per match is 6 vs. 6 which mean that there are five (5) field players and a goalkeeper.

Substitutions:  During any goal kick, kick off, injury or own teams throw-in.  Each player shall play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.