See HVYSL Game Operating Procedures  for  details

BUILD OUT LINE (U7-U8 and U9-U10 Teams) 

• U7-U8 must use the midfield line as a build out line for restarts behind the goal
• U9-U10 have a specific build out line painted on the field
• A build out line is used to denote where offside offenses can be called. Players cannot be  penalized for an offense between the halfway line and the build out line. Players can be  penalized for an offside between the build out line and the goal line.
  • The opposing team must move behind the build out line in the following situations:
    • Goal Kicks  
    • When the goalkeeper has possession of the ball with their hands, 6 seconds begins  once opposing team is behind build out line. 
  • Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass, throw, or  roll the ball into play.
    • Punts and drop kicks are no longer permitted – penalty is indirect Free Kick  from the spot of the infraction – if the infraction occurs in goal area, an indirect  Free Kick is taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the nearest point  to where the infringement has occurred. 
  • The opposing team may cross the build out line when:
    • the goalkeeper passes, throws, or rolls the ball into play with his/her hands to a  teammate who then touches the ball  
    • on a Goal Kick when the ball has left the penalty area and has been touched by a  teammate of the goalkeeper 
    • the goalkeeper in possession of the ball with his/her hands drops the ball to the  ground then touches it with his/her feet 
  • An Indirect Free Kick will be awarded to the opposing team if:
    • The Goalkeeper drops the ball to the ground and does not touch it with their feet  within 6 seconds  
    • The Goalkeeper releases the ball from their hands and the receiving player  chooses not to touch the ball in 6 seconds.  
  • The goalkeeper may release the ball into play prior to the opposing team reaching the  build out line (quick restart). The opposing team may challenge for the ball once the ball  has either:
    • been touched by a teammate of the goalkeeper; or  
    • Goal keeper has dropped the ball and touched it with his/her feet.  
  • If opposing team crosses the build out line before:
    • Goal Kick – Retake Goal Kick  
    • Goalkeeper Possession – Indirect Free Kick
      • Inside Penalty Area – Opposing team may not cross build out line until  the ball leaves the penalty area and is touched by a teammate of the goalkeeper. If the ball does not leave penalty area, the kick is retaken.  
      • Outside Penalty Area – Opposing team may not cross build out line until  the ball is kicked and then touched by a teammate of the goalkeeper. 

FIELD LAYOUT (U9 and U10 teams) 

HEADING THE BALL

Based on USSF and ENYYSA rules: 

Players in Under-11 programs and younger shall not engage in heading, either in  practices or in games. Referees have been instructed by US Soccer of the following rule  addition in these age groups:  

• When a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect kick shall be awarded to  the opposing team from the spot of the offense. If the deliberate header occurs within the  goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal  at the point nearest to where the infringement occurred. If a player does not deliberately  head the ball, then play should continue.  
• Limited heading in practice for players Under-12 and Under-13 programs. More  specifically, these players shall be limited to a maximum of 30 minutes of heading  training per week, with no more than 15-20 headers per player, per week.  

SLIDE TACKLING

Based on US Youth Soccer Recommendations:  

Players in Under-11 programs and younger shall not engage in slide tackling, either in  practices or in games. Referees have been instructed of the following rule addition in  these age groups:  

• When a player deliberately slide tackles an opponent in a game, an indirect kick shall be  awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense. If the slide tackle occurs  within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel  to the goal at the point nearest to where the infringement occurred.  
• Note that sliding (as to save the ball from crossing over the touchline) when not making a  challenge on an opponent is allowed.