Go Games U8's Football Rules

 

Aim

To develop the basic technical skills (catching and kicking) in a controlled environment.

Playing Rules

• Play to commence with a throw up in center.
• Throw in at centre after score.
• Goalkeeper may advance 10m for a kick out.
• The player may cary the ball for one hop and one solo.
• The ball may be lifted off the ground with hands, provided the player involved is on his/her feet.
• A player who is fouled to take the free from hands.
• When a team plays the ball over its own end line, opponents are awarded a free from the hand from 20m line directly opposite the goal.
• No frees closer than 10m from the goals. (No Penalties.)
• Side to side charge is permitted.

Coaching Focus

Coaches should highlight the following:

• Good Catching.
• Kicking for scores.
• Encourage kicking over the bar.

Time Duration

• 25 minute games.
• 12.5 minutes per half.
• At least 2 games per occasion.

Playing the Game

• 5 v 5 (Minimum applicable from 2024 season) 7v7 (Max)
• 45m x 30m approx.
• Teams of mixed ability (no streaming.)
• All players to rotate positions after each half.

Equipment

• Well secured portable goal posts (3m x 1.8m)
• Training poles can be used as goal posts if necessary.
• Bibs or Jerseys.
• Quick Touch (Size 2) footballs - one placed behind each goal and one in play.

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