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Holland Recreation Soccer Rules

(K - 2nd Grade)


Kindergarten1st Grade2nd Grade
Players On Field6v6 (No goalie)
7v7 (includes the goalie)
7v7 (includes the goalie)
Goal Size4' x 6'6.5' x 10.5'6.5' x 10.5'
Ball Size333
Duration of GameFour 6 minute quarters
Four 10 minute quarters
Four 10 minute quarters
Zone SoccerYes, 3 players on each half
Yes, 3 players on each half
No
OffsidesNoNoNo
Penalty KicksNoYesYes
Corner KickYesYes (Direct)
Yes (Direct)
Free KicksIndirectYes, opponents must be 8 yards off 
Yes, opponents must be 8 yards off 
Throw InOne re-throw
One re-throw
One re-throw
Goal KicksYes - opponents must remain at mid field until kicked. 
Opponents must be out of penalty box, ball must clear box before being touched by 2nd player. 
Opponents must be out of penalty box, ball must clear box before being touched by 2nd player. 
Shin GuardsMandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Substitution
Only at the start of the quarter, at the mid-quarter subbing break, or in the case of an injury
Only at the start of the quarter, at the mid-quarter subbing break, or in the case of an injury
Only at the start of the quarter, at the mid-quarter subbing break, or in the case of an injury
Slide TacklingNot AllowedNot AllowedNot Allowed
HeadersNot Allowed (change possession)
Not Allowed (change possession)
Not Allowed (change possession)
Goalie RestartDoes not applyThe goalie has six seconds to put ball in play.
The goalie has six seconds to put ball in play.
Coaches 2 coaches per team allowed on field. Stay along sidelines and out of play. 
1 coach per team allowed on field. Stay along sidelines and out of play.
Coaches must stay on the sideline and off the field.