1 RC Managers Manual

draws the line which spectators should not cross. It deters them from standing on the
touchline or infringing onto the pitch and creates a clearer distinction between those
who are there to spectate and those with a responsibility to coach and manage. As a
consequence, the experience of match officials and players has improved.
The arrangement is to mark out a designated Spectators’ Area on the opposite side of
the pitch to club officials (manager/coaches etc) for spectators to stand behind. This
allows the manager/coaches of both teams to stand on the other side of the pitch,
meaning players can better distinguish the advice from their team officials. The
designated Spectators’ Area should ideally start three yards (two metres) from the
touchline. The area should run the full length of the pitch. No spectators should be
watching from behind the goal as this is not a designated spectator area.
FA Respect barrier sets are available for both small sided and full size games, such as The
FA 120m Set which compromises of:-
●
●
●
●
●
11 x Logoposts
2 X Heavy Duty ground pegs
1 x Re-wind reel with 125m barriers
cord
1 x Easy to read and waterproof set up
instructions
1 x Shoulder carry bag
Match Ball / Duration / Squad Size
It is generally advisable for a team to purchase a good quality match ball.
Dependent upon age group different size balls are used.
Age Group Under 7/8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Match Ball Size 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5
Playing Time 40 50 50 60 60 70 70 80 80
Match day Squad Size 10 14 14 14 16 16 16 16 16
All matches shall have a duration as set out above unless a shorter time (not less than
80% of the original minutes) is mutually agreed by the two teams in consultation with
the referee prior to the commencement of the match, and in any event shall be of equal
halves.
Substitutions
All age groups are allowed roll on – roll off subs, there is no limit on the number of substitutions
that can be made during a game. A player who has been replaced may return to the field of player
at any time. Entry to the field of play will only be allowed during a stoppage in play.
9-10