Mini-Soccer Handbook - The Football Association

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Referees – Mini-SoccerGame LeadersThe Referee will have animportant role to play in Mini-Soccer. Carrying out their dutieswithout favour they should lookto create a playing environmentwhich is fun for all taking part.The Referee should encouragefair play, fun, respect for others,development of skills and teamwork, understanding of theLaws of the Game.The Laws of the Game shouldbe a guide for the Referee inMini-Soccer with the spirit ofthe laws being more importantthan the letters of the law.Appreciation of the needs ofthe child are essential.7
9v9During the 2002-03 season anumber of leagues approachedThe FA regarding the possibilityof moving to 9v9 at under 11.The FA organised a numberof Regional Mini-SoccerConsultation Meetings to reviewMini-Soccer and to discuss ideasfor the future development ofthe game.The consultation also lead to theintroduction, within FA rules, forthe 9v9 game for children whohave reached the age of 10 on31st August.The 9v9 option is available fromU11-U14.When 9v9 is played The FArecommends the following:Follow 11v11 laws of the game,except:• Size of pitch: use juniorsize pitch 80 x 50 yards andjunior goals 16’ x 7’. It hasbeen agreed by The FAthat for season 2008/09,the use of any sized goalswill be permissible forthe 9v9 game, whilst atransitional periodcontinues to exist in thisformat of the game.However, there isrecognition that the 16’ x 7’goals are most suitableduring matches and as suchclubs should be encouragedto make the most of theFootball Foundation’sfunding to gain this sizeof goal. From season2009/10, only goals sized16’ x 7’ will be permissible.• Substitutes: Maximumsquad of 18 with repeatsubstitutions allowed• Playing Time: Maximum35mins each way• Anything not coveredabove, FA standard codeof rules for youth leaguesapply.The FA hopes that, wherefacilities allow leagues will makeuse of the 9v9 option to assistthe players’ development.8
Page 1 and 2: The FA FootballDevelopment Programm
Page 3 and 4: Mini-Soccer: Meeting theNeeds of Ch
Page 5 and 6: Guidance for the Lawsof Mini-Soccer
Page 7: Interference from theTouch LineWhil
Page 12 and 13: Law 1Playing Area8 yds7.32 m 18 yds
Page 14 and 15: Law 2The Ball• The ball should be
Page 16 and 17: Law 5 (continued)Referees• Takes
Page 18: Law 9Ball In and Out of PlayBall Ou
Page 21 and 22: The Football Association Laws forMi
Page 23 and 24: The Football Association Laws forMi
Page 25 and 26: The Responsible FootballCoach/Manag

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