| Age Division |
U5 |
U6 |
U7 / U8 |
U10 |
U12 |
U14 |
U18 |
| Game Format |
3 v 3 |
4 v 4 |
4 v 4
5 v 5 (GK's) |
7 v 7 or 8 v 8 |
6 v 6 |
| Field Dimensions (yards) |
25 x 30 |
30 x 40 |
50 x 70 |
50 x 80 |
1/2 field or 55 x 65 |
| Goals* |
6' (h) x 18' (w) or smaller |
Full Goal (8' h x 24' w) or slightly smaller |
| Markings: Goal Area & Center circle |
No markings. Goal Kick taken within 2-3 yds. from goal line near where ball went out. |
3 x 6 yds. = goal area. Center circle = 4 yd. radius |
See Diagram - US Youth Soccer - Small Sided Games Manual |
| Roster Size |
5-6 |
6-7 |
10-11 |
9-10 |
| Training Time |
45 - 60 minutes per week |
60 minutes per week |
| Game Duration |
(2) 16:00 halfs |
(2) 24:00 halfs |
(2) 25:00 halfs |
| Ball Size |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Player Rotation/playing time |
50% or more |
50% |
| # of postions played |
Multiple position each game |
| Laws of the Game |
See US Youth Soccer - Small Sided Games Manual |
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