The WEST MARIN YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE uses US Soccer's Player Development Initiatives to shape their playing Leagues
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY
While playing, everyone should participate a minimum of 50% of the time
With 4 players on the field, having 6 players on each "team" when the "game" is played helps maximize participation and engagement
Score should not be kept, but coaches are encouraged to change teams and rosters around to keep opposing players even in skill
Since there is no referee, coaches are expected to manage the game environment from the touchline using these standards of play and their best judgement
LAW MODIFICATIONS
Law 1 - The Field: 25-35 yds by 15-25 yds
Law 2 - The Ball: Size 3
Law 3 - The Number of Players: 4v4 (No GoalKeepers) Unlimited Substitutions at any stoppage
Law 7 - The Duration of the Match: 40 Minutes 2 Halves or 4 Quarters 5-10 Minute Halftime
Law 10 - Determining the Outcome of a Match: Entire team must be past the halfway line for goal to "count" (Coaches are discouraged from keeping score)
Law 11 - Offside: Does not apply
Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct Cautions and Sendoffs do not apply No Deliberate Heading
Law 13 - Free Kicks: All Free kicks are indirect
Law 15 - The Throw-in: Does not apply. Kick-ins are used when the ball goes out of play over the touchline
Player Development Philosophy
Build Out Line
Build Out Line: Practical Applications
Law Modifications
Law 1 - The Field
Law 2 - The Ball
Law 3 - The Number Players
Law 5 - The Referee
Law 7 - The Duration of the Match
Law 11 - Offside
Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct
Law 15 - The Throw-in
Law 16 - The Goal Kick
West Marin Youth Soccer League P.O. Box 84 Fairfax, California 94930
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