SMALL SIDED YOUTH PLAY 6U&8U

GAME SUMMARY AND EQUIPMENT:

• 3v3 up to 7v7
• Cross-field or Shortened Field
• Goalies not recommended for 6U and 8U, no goalie deputy allowed
• Smaller sticks and soft balls or if using a standard NOCSAE ball, protective eyewear is required
• No draw and players line up in their defensive end to start game
• Coaches can be on the field to assist and ‘officiate’ After a goal, defense is given the ball for a clear
• Must play 1v1 defense
• 12 inch sphere Players must pause before a self-start

At this level of play two major fouls are highlighted:

1. Illegal or dangerous contact
2. Unsportsmanlike conduct; Player would be taken briefly off the field. No cards are to be used, and the team does NOT play short.