Academy Rules
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Below are the OOTW rules for the U8 and U10 academy games. OOTW will follow
the guidlines set forth by US Youth Soccer.
U8 Academy
U10 Academy
Format
4v4, no goalkeepers
7v7, (6 field players + 1 goalkeeper)
Referee
One center
One center
Game Duration
Two 20 minute halves
Two 25 minute halves
Offside Enforced
No
No
Penalty Kicks
No
Yes
Out of Bounds Restart
Pass-in or throw-in
Throw-in
Free Kicks
All indirect; defenders 4 yards away
Direct & indirect; defenders 8 yards away
Ball Size
3
4
Substitutions
Any stoppage / unlimited
Any stoppage / unlimited
WYSA Coach Pass required to be on the team side during the game
Yes
Yes
Score Kept
No
No
Field Dimensions
25-35' L x 15-25' W
55-65' L x 35-45' W
Goal Dimensions
4' x 6'
6.5' x 18.5'
Build-out Line
Yes. On goal kicks, the opposing team must drop behind the halfway line.
Yes. On goal kicks or whenever the goalkeeper has the ball, the opposing team must drop behind the build-out line painted on the field.
Heading Allowed
No
No