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Monmouth Ocean Soccer Association

Monmouth Ocean Soccer Association

7v7 Rules for 9U - 10U Teams

  1. Field Size
    1. Length - 55 - 70 yards    Width - 35 - 45 yards
    2. Goal size - 6.5 x 18.5 or 7 x 21
    3. Goal area: Length 4 yards Width 8 yards
    4. Penalty area: Length 12 yards Width 24 yards
    5. Penalty Arc and Center Circle - 8 yards
    6. Build out line - Yes, marked equidistant between the penalty area line and the midfield line. (on turf fields cones may be used on the outside edge of the field)
    7. In the advent that a field is not laid out in accordance with the above measurements, the Referee is to play the game and report it to the local competition authority.  The build out line is required to be marked (with a line or alternative markings).
  2. Offsides
    1. The build out line will also be used to denote where offside offenses can be called
    2. Players cannot be penalized for an offside offense between the midfield line and the build out line
    3. Players can be penalized for an offside offense between the build out line and the opposing goal line
  3. Build Out Line
    • On a goal kick, free kick within the Penalty Area or when the goalkeeper has possession of the ball with their hands, the opposing team must move behind the build-out line until the ball is put back into play. 
    • The goalkeeper can pass, throw, or roll the ball to put it back into play (punts and drop kicks are not allowed). 
    • On a goal kick or when the goalkeeper has possession of the ball with their hands, the opposing team may cross the build-out line when
      1. The goalkeeper changes possession from their hand to play the ball with their feet
      2. a second touch is made by another player on the goalkeeper's team, or
      3. the ball comes to a complete stop, or
      4. the ball crosses the buildout line
  4. To support the intent of the development rule, coaches and referees should be mindful of any intentional delays being caused by opponents not retreating in a timely manner or encroaching over the build-out line prior to the ball being put into play.
  5. Coaches are responsible for addressing these types of issues with their players
  6. Referees can manage the situation with misconduct if deemed appropriate
  7. Referees should be flexible when enforcing the six-second rule and counting the time of possession should only begin when all opponents have moved behind the build-out line.
  8. The opposing team must also move behind the build-out line during defensive direct or indirect kicks taken from inside the penalty area.