Micro Soccer U4-U7

Micro Soccer is for 4 to 7 year olds and is played "4 vs 4" on a small (Micro) field of approximately 20x30 yards. The objective of the game is to have FUN!

A "4 vs 4" game is the ideal situation for Micro Soccer and will ensure that each player has an opportunity to touch the ball

Please see the following guides regarding Micro and Mini Soccer. NOTE: Some exceptions may apply.

• OSA Tiny Tot and Mini Soccer Guide and Rules
• http://www.ontariosoccer.net/TheGame/SmallSided.aspx

Mini Soccer U9 - U11

This is the first and most important step towards playing on the "big field". Mini Soccer is a "7 vs 7" game, including keepers, and is played on a field of 60x40 yards. The game is designed in a way to get young children started playing "real" soccer but with less complicated rules.

• OSA Tiny Tot and Mini Soccer Guide and Rules
• http://www.ontariosoccer.net/TheGame/SmallSided.aspx

Youth Soccer U12 and up

Starting at 12 years old and up, the soccer game will be played on a full field, "11 vs 11" including keepers, and according to the official FIFA rules.

• Laws of the Game: http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/officialdocuments/doclists/laws.html (see Laws of the Game)

Soccer practice examples, drills, and more

Please see the following links to web sites containing examples of drills and other information on soccer.

• http://ontariosoccer.net/Coach/ResourcesForCoaches.aspx
• www.soccer-training-guide.com
• www.soccerxpert.com
• SOCCER-COACH-L Basic Coaching Manual
• Key Coaching Points
• Moves
• Field Positions explained

NOTE: RUSC assumes no responsibility related to or associated to the content of these external web sites.