U-10 Regulations
BALL SIZE: 4
SUBSTITUTIONS: At quarter unless an
injury
Team Size: Ideally 10 players on each team. Seven on the
field at a time.
Off-side: Yes
Playing Time: Minimum of 50% of the game
Direct/Indirect kicks: Opposing team 8 yards away
Fouls: Usual rules. There are direct and indirect kicks
Heading: Not allowed by AYSO. Is an indirect kick
for the opposing team at the spot of the infraction.
Penalty kicks: Yes
Duration of game: Four twelve minute periods. Ten
minute rest at halftime
Slide Tackles: Not allowed until U-12