U5 and U6 Leagues

Games will play on Saturday mornings.  Teams will play 4v4 with no goalkeepers.  NOW Accepting both team and INDIVIDUAL registrations.  All players at Kentucky Indoor are covered by supplemental medical insurance.  If you have any questions please Email Mary Lynn Walsh.

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U5 and U6 League Rules
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Games will be managed by the coaches who may be on the field to assist the players in their enjoyment and development of each player’s skill.

NUMBER OF PLAYERS
Eight is the maximum number of players on a team; four field players and four substitutes (A team must have a minimum of 3 field players). Players may only play on (one) team per division. There are no goalkeepers in 4-v-4.

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Substitutions may be made at any dead-ball situation, regardless of possession.

PLAYING TIME:
Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.

TEAM UNIFORMS:
Flat soled shoes (no cleats) and shinguards underneath socks are required. Team jerseys will be provided.

BALL:
Size 3

THE GOAL BOX:
The goal box is directly in front of the goal. There is no ball contact allowed within the goal box, however, any player may pass through the goal box. If the ball comes to rest in the goal box, a goal kick is awarded regardless of who touched the ball last. Any part of the ball or player's body on the line is considered in the goal box and is an extension of such. If a defender touches the ball in the goal box, a goal is awarded to the offensive team. If an offensive player touches the ball within the goal box, a goal kick is awarded to the defensive team.

GAME DURATION:
Games will be played in 4 ten minute periods with a 2 minute break  between 1st and 2nd periods, and 3rd and 4th periods. A five minute break will be taken at half-time.  

GOAL SCORING:
Goals may be scored during dynamic play directly.  All restarts(kick offs, kick-ins, free kicks) are indirect and be kicked in any direction.

THERE IS NO OFFSIDE IN 4-V-4 SOCCER.

NO SLIDING
No slide tackling.  Player must stay upright and “on their feet” and avoid making contact with opposing players.

THREE-YARD RULE:
In all dead ball situations, including kickoffs, defending players must stand at least three yards away from the ball. If the defensive player's goal area is closer than three yards, the ball shall be placed three yards from the goal area in line with the place of penalty.

KICK-INS:
The ball shall be kicked into play from the sideline instead of thrown in. Kick-ins are considered in play when the ball is touched with a foot and moves. Example: The ball is placed on the sideline. Player A touches the ball, with a foot, and Player B shoots or dribbles. A goal can be scored from the scenario given.

INDIRECT KICKS:
All dead ball kicks (kick-ins, free kicks, kick-offs) are indirect with the exception of corner kicks and penalty kicks.

GOAL KICKS:
May be taken from any point on the end line.

KICK-OFF:
Is an indirect kick and may be taken in any direction.

PENALTY KICKS:
Shall be awarded if a scoring opportunity was nullified by an infraction  It is a direct kick taken from the center of the midfield line with all players behind the mid-field line and the player taking the kick. This is a "dead-ball" kick. If a goal is not scored, the defense obtains possession with a goal kick.