PSC GUIDELINES FOR U4

The primary goal of this division is to get the players active and learning to move the ball around with their feet. Many players will refuse to play and should be encouraged to, but not forced.

The Ball 

Size 3 ball 

The Players 

Number - Three (3) per team on the field at one time.

Substitutions - Unlimited both teams at any stoppage in play.

Playing Time - Minimum of half of the game. 

Player Equipment 

Shirts, shorts, shin guards, socks, shoes; No jewelry and nothing dangerous. 

Socks to cover shin guards.

Duration of Game 

Four 5-minute quarters, 1-minute quarter interval.

Referees

A coach from each team will act as the referee for the game and will be allowed on the field during play. One coach should keep time. The focus is to keep play moving and watch for pushing. 

Ball Out of Play

Ball is out of play when it completely leaves the field-of-play over the touchline or goal line, either on the ground or in the air;

Ball is also considered to be out of play whenever the referee blows the whistle and the game is stopped; 

Restarts 

Player may not touch the ball again at the taking of a free kick, goal kick, corner kick, kick-off or throw-in until it has touched another player (restart is IFK to opponents). 

Kick-Off 

All players on both teams must be on their own half of the field with the exception of the kicker; Opponents must also be outside the center circle; 

Ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves in any direction; Kicker may stand in the opponent's half of the field.

Throw-Ins 

Throw-ins are not used at this age. Instead, place the ball on the touchline and have a player kick the ball in.