The Under 9

The Under 9/Under 10 Field

Field Facts:

The field is 50 yards (150') wide and 80 yards (240') long.
The end lines are called Goal Lines.
The side lines are called Touch Lines. The Touch Lines have to be longer than the Goal Lines (the field can not be square). A ball touching any part of the line is considered to be still in play.
The smaller rectangular area in front of the goal is called the Goal Area. Goal Kicks are taken from anywhere within the Goal Area.
The larger rectangular area in front of the goal is called the Penalty Area. The Keeper can use her hands anywhere within the Penalty Area and Goal Area.
Between the Goal Area and edge of the Penalty Area is the Penalty Mark, from which Penalty Kicks are taken.
The Arc at the top of the Penalty Area is called the Penalty Arc. If a Penalty Kick is taken, all players, except the kicker and keeper, have to be outside the Penalty Area and outside the Penalty Arc. They also have to be behind the Penalty Mark.
In the corners of the field are Corner Arcs. Corner Kicks are taken from within this area.
The Goals are 7' high by 21' wide.
The Center Circle indicates how far back the opponents have to be back on the Kick Off.
The Midfield Line mark the dividing point between our end of the field and the opponents end of the field.

Last Updated 09/04/02 - GLowAR@aol.com