PLAYING FIELD

The field dimensions shall be approximately 55 by 70 yards.

MARKINGS

-Penalty line is 14 yards outside the goal post and 14 yards from the goal line.

-Penalty mark is 12 yards from the goal line

-Penalty arc is 8 yards from the penalty mark and outside the penalty area

GOALS

Approximately 6 feet tall by 6 yards wide, where available. Goals measuring approximately 6 feet tall by 6

yards wide must be used for all MTOC- and Nashoba Cup-level matches during the spring season.

NUMBER OF PLAYERS

A team will consist of 8 players (including the goalkeeper) and a minimum of 6 players. The maximum

roster size will be 15 players. The league recommended roster size is no more than 13 players.

8 YARD RULE

Opposing players shall be at least 8 yards from the ball on kick-off, corner kicks, direct kicks, and indirect free

kicks, rather than the 10 yards as normally required for 11v11 play. On goal kicks opposing players are only

required to be outside the penalty area..

GOALKEEPER SAVE

After a goalkeeper takes possession, the ball must next touch a player or the field prior to entering the penalty

area of the opposing team or there is a loss of the ball. Play restarts with an indirect free kick at the half way

line. This rule applies to throws, punts and drop kicks.

GOAL KICK

The goal kick shall be taken in the penalty area from anywhere at least 8 yards behind the penalty line. On a

goal kick, the ball must next touch a player or the field prior to entering the penalty area of the opposing

team or there is a loss of the ball. Play restarts with an indirect free kick at the halfway line.

PLAYING FIELD

The game will be played side to side in half a normal field. The goal line and halfway line of the normal field

will make the touchlines of the small field. The field dimensions shall be approximately 50 by 60 yards.

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MARKINGS

- Kick-off point at center of the small field.

- No goal area

- Penalty area marked by the penalty line 12 yards from the goal line, one side of the field to the other

GOALS

- Approximately 6 feet tall by 4 yards wide, where available.

- If these small goals are unavailable, standard 8 feet tall by 8 yards wide will be used.

NUMBER OF PLAYERS

A team will consist of 6 players (including the goalkeeper) and a minimum of 4 players. The maximum roster

size will be 11 players

THE BALL

The ball size is the same as for 11v11.

DURATION OF PLAY

All 6v6 games shall consist of two 30 minute halves with a half-time interval of 5 minutes.

OFFSIDE LAW

The offside law does not apply.

8 YARD RULE

Opposing players shall be 8 yards from the ball on the kickoff, corner kicks, direct kicks, and indirect free

kicks, rather than 10 yards as normally required for 11v11 play. On goal kicks opposing players are only

required to be outside the penalty area..

PENALTY KICK

The penalty spot will be 9 yards from the center of the goal where goals 6 feet by 4 yards are used. Where

goals 8 feet by 8 yards are used, the penalty spot will be 12 yards from the center of the goal. All players

except the goalie and kicker must be behind the center of the field until the ball is kicked.

GOALKEEPER SAVE

After a goalkeeper takes possession, the ball must next touch a player or the field in the defensive half of the

field or there is loss of the ball. Play restarts with an indirect free kick at the halfway line. This rule applies to

throws, punts, and drop kicks.

GOAL KICK

The goal kick shall be taken in the penalty area from anywhere at least 6 yards behind the penalty line. On a

goal kick, the ball must next touch a player or the field in the defensive half of the field or there is a loss of the

ball. Play restarts with an indirect free kick at the halfway line.

INDIRECT KICKS

Indirect kicks by the offensive team due to a foul by the defense within the penalty area shall be taken from the

point on the "Penalty Line" nearest the spot of the infraction.

DROP BALLS

A drop ball due to an event within the penalty area shall be taken from the point on the "Penalty Line" nearest

the spot of the infraction.

- Promote good sportsmanship.

- Do not tolerate unsportsmanlike behavior by coaches, players or spectators.

- Promote good soccer through the development of ball and game skills.

- Maintain rosters.

- Provide a list of potential candidates for voting and nonvoting members of the Board.

- For the FALL playing season, ensure that all players play at least half of each game. Exceptions shall only

be for injuries, sickness or discipline.

- A player shall only play for one team in the Nashoba Valley Youth Soccer League.

Coaches (maximum of 3) and players of both teams shall be located on the same touchline. Spectators of both

teams shall be located outside the opposite touchline. The home team shall be allowed to select the touchline where

the teams are to be located. All coaches, spectators, and players not on the field shall remain at least 3 feet behind

the touchline. This Bylaw shall apply unless physically impossible (as judged by the referee).