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FIELD DIMENSIONS AND EQUIPMENT:
Touch
Penalty Area Lines

Center
Circle

End

Line

COURT:
 The 5-a-side field shall be a rectangle: maximum dimensions of 50 meters by 35 meters,
minimum dimensions of 40 meters by 30 meters. The smaller field is recommended for lower
ability teams.

SOCCER EQUIPMENT:
 Ages 8-12, size 4 ball, not more than 66 cm (26 in.) and not less than 63.5 cm (25 in).
 All other players, size 5 balls, not more than 70 cm (28 in) and not less than 68 cm (27 in).
 Shin pads are required.
 No metal studs are allowed.
 Matching Team Uniforms (athletes wear even numbers, partners wear odd numbers).

DEFINITIONS:

Advantage A special rule which allows play to continue after a foul if it would be
disadvantageous to the team who was fouled.

Center Mark The circle in the middle of the field. It should be 10 yards in diameter.

Clearance Player kicks the ball out front of their own goal area.

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