
Youth Soccer Rules
Scoring Points
According to youth soccer rules, to score points,
athletes must successfully get the ball into the other team’s
goal. This means that the ball must go between the posts and
under the bar before being stopped by the goalie. The net
in the goal will catch the ball if it goes past the goalie,
whose job it is to stop the ball from crossing the invisible
line between the goalposts.
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Contact with the Ball
One of the primary youth soccer rules deals
with contact with the ball. Youth
soccer players are not allowed to use their hands or arms
to touch the ball while it is in play. An exception to this
rule would be if a player is throwing the ball back into play
after it has gone out of bounds. Players usually use their
feet to maneuver the ball, but they are also allowed to use
their bodies, chests, and heads to move the ball along.
Goalies, however, are allowed to touch the ball
with their hands when they are attempting to stop the ball
from scoring a goal while in the penalty area surrounding
the goal.
Fouls and Misconduct
If a player breaks a rule listed in the Laws
of the Game while the ball is in play, that player may be
called by the referee for a foul. Activities that constitute
fouls include touching the ball with the hands or arms or
tripping, kicking, or pushing another player. Depending on
the severity of the offense, the referee can award the other
team with a penalty kick or a lesser indirect free kick.
When a player acts in a manner that the referee
deems unacceptable, that player may get a yellow card or red
card. The yellow card is a Caution card and warns the athlete
that their behavior is unacceptable. If a player gets two
yellow cards in one game, they are required to leave the game
for good. If an offense is serious enough, a referee can issue
a red card without first issuing a yellow card.
Equipment and Clothing
The usual equipment for a soccer game is a shirt,
shorts, long socks, specialized shoes or cleats, and shin
guards to protect the athletes’ legs. Athletes may be
required by their leagues or school associations to wear protective
headgear or mouth guards. Players should never wear jewelry
or any other dangerous article of clothing that could injure
themselves or another player or referee. Goalkeepers often
wear gloves as well to help them grip the ball and keep it
from going into their goal.
Officials
In youth soccer rules, the game is
monitored by a referee, who manages the clock, determines
when the ball is in and out of play, and calls fouls on players
acting inappropriately or breaking the rules. The referee
is clearly distinguished from players and is in constant movement
with them to ensure that they are always aware of the game’s
movements. The referee determines when and where the ball
comes back into play and officiates in the case of a tie-breaker.
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