Go Games U10's Football Rules

Aim

To consolidate the basic technical skills developed at age 7/8 level (catching and kicking) in an environment where players are also encouraged to develop tactical awareness/prowess i.e. decide on the best option in terms of making use of and/or creating time and space.

Playing Rules

• Play to commence with a throw up in centre
• After a score, the play recommences with a kickout from the goal keeper
• The player can carry the ball for one hop and one solo
• The ball must be lifted off the ground using the toe.
• ‘45’s’ are awarded. These will be taken from 32m out
• No frees closer than 13m from the goals. (no Penalties)
• A player who is fouled to take the free
• Goalkeeper may advance 10m for a kick out.

Coaching Focus

• Overhead catching
• Crouch lift
• Traveling using solo and bounce
• Kicking on the run
• Coaches to encourage players to kick from distance

Time Duration

• 50 minute games.
• 25 minutes per half.
• 1 game per occasion.

Equipment

• Well secured portable goal posts (15’ x 7’ or 4.5m x 2.2m)
• Jerseys
• Three Quick Touch (Size 2) Footballs - one placed behind each goal and one in play

Playing the Game

• 9 v 9
• (65-70m) X (40-45m )
• 1 goalkeeper, 3 defenders, 2 mid-fielders, 3 attackers.
• Teams must be streamed according to ability

Recommended Playing Area

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Notes on Streaming

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