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Grade 3

OVERALL OBJECTIVES

•  FOCUS ON SKILLS - NOT TACTICS
•  EVERYONE TOUCHES THE BALL - A LOT!!
•  KEEP THE GAME MOVING
•  HAVE FUN

6 v 6 Game Rules - Changes from 4 vs. 4 rules are highlighted

  1. Field Size: Approximately 40 yds x 60 yds; metal goals 6ft x 12 ft; goal box extends entire width of field about 12 yards from the goal line; inside this area (the “box”) the goal-keeper may user her/his hands
  2. Players: 6 v 6 – 5 field players and a goalkeeper
  3. Referees: Young referees in training; coaches are NEVER to contest any call made by the referee and must remain behind the sideline at all times with their team (not on the field and not roaming up and down side-line)
  4. Playing Time: Four Quarters of 12 minutes each - running time
  5. Off-side: None
  6. Start of Each Quarter: Team with ball starts at mid-field; defensive team must be 5 yds from the ball. Center forward must pass the ball to a teammate to start play with ball moving in a forward direction. Teams alternate possession each quarter.
  7. After a Goal: Team scored upon starts with the ball in same position as at the beginning of a quarter.
  8. Out of Bounds: Whole ball must be over the whole line.
  9. On the side (touch-line): Team who did not touch ball last gains possession and throws ball into play; both hands must be directly behind the head and both feet must remain on the ground and behind or on the touch-line
  10. At Goal-Line: Last touched by the offensive team results in a goal kick (ball spotted about 6 yds from goal and to the side – ball must clear the “box” before anyone can touch it); last touched by the defensive team results in a corner kick.
  11. Intentional Hand Ball: Inside the defensive “box” results in a penalty kick (unobstructed shot on goal – except for keeper - 8 yards from goal); all other players start at mid-field; after initial strike on goal, kicker may not touch ball again until another player on any team has touched the ball.
  12. Substitutions: At beginning of a quarter, after any goal, on any goal-kick, on an offensive throw-in, on any defensive throw-in IF the offensive team substitutes. Any substitutes must be ready at the mid-field line in order to be subbed in and may ONLY enter the game with the referee's permission. Absent an injury, only substitute for the goal-keeper between quarters.
  13. Goal Scoring: Every offensive player (except the goal-keeper ) MUST be over mid-field ; otherwise it's a goal kick for the defending team*** This is an intown Wellesley rule to encourage players to move with the play.  This rule is not in effect in for grade 4 teams playing in BAYS travel league.

Coaches should focus on development of foot skills

Each player should play all positions (including goalie) and should receive equal playing time.