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The pitch is divided into two equal halves by a halfway line. There is a centre spot at the midpoint of the halfway line and a centre circle with a radius of 9.15 m (10 yds) marked around...
The 17 laws described below are the basic laws of soccer accepted throughout the world. These laws are usually altered slightly so the game is more fun and beneficial for young players. Each league should have a specific set of rules it will follow. These rules should be distributed to the coach.
Law 1: The Field of Play. Soccer can be played on either grass or artificial turf, but the surface must be green in color. The field must be rectangular in shape, and distinctly marked by two short goal lines and two long-touch lines. The field is divided into halves, separated by the halfway line, which runs from the midpoints of each touchline.
Situations in the Rules book are interpretations approved by the NFHS Soccer Rules Committee. Member state associations of the NFHS independently make decisions regarding compliance with or modifications of the playing rules for the student athletes in their respective states.
This document supports the BC Soccer Small Sided Development Policy as a guideline for the implementation of rules for small-sided games for Under 13 age group and younger. Updated: June 2023. Effective: August 1st, 2023 (Coastal Season) & April 1st, 2024 (Interior Season) CONTENTS.
A halfway line shall be marked out across the field of play. The center of the field of play shall be indicated by a nine- inch (9”) circular mark and a circle with a fifteen-foot (15’) radius shall be marked from the center of this mark.
If you would like to download a PDF copy of this summary of the rules of soccer, click on this link here – Your Guide to the 17 Rules of Soccer. (The link will open the PDF in a new tab where you can download, print, or use however you would like.)
