Substitutions:
- Allowed anytime the ball is out of play, with referee approval.
Kick-offs:
- Start of the game and after goals.
- The ball can go in any direction.
Throw-ins:
- Used when the ball goes out over the sideline.
- Two feet on the ground, both hands on the ball, thrown from behind the head.
- U6 may redo throw-ins for learning.
Goal Kicks:
- Taken when the attacking team kicks the ball over the goal line.
- U6–U12: Kicked from anywhere near the goal area.
- Opponents must retreat to midfield.
Corner Kicks:
- Awarded when the defending team kicks the ball over their own goal line.
- Taken from the corner of the field.
Fouls & Free Kicks:
- No slide tackling allowed.
- Kicks to be indirect for U6–U12 (ball must touch another player before scoring).
- Direct and indirect kicks allowed at U14
Offside Rule:
- No offside for U6-U8
- Offside enforced at U10 and U12
Handballs:
- Deliberate handballs result in a free kick for the other team.
- Incidental contact is typically not called at younger ages.
Ties:
- Games may end in a tie. No overtime for recreational play.
