U12

Local Rules of Competition:
NO SLIDE TACKLING
Match Duration: 2, 30 minute halves
Players: 9v9 including goal keeper
Size of Ball: 4
Substitutions: Unlimited, at stoppage in play
Offside:  Yes
Referees:  Yes


Offside enforced, 1 opportunity to throw the ball in correctly.

• Lengthened attention span compared to the U-10 player.
• Players are far more team oriented.
• Still in motion, but not as busy. Will stay in place long enough for a  short explanation.
• Psychologically becoming more firm.
• Boys and girls beginning to develop separately, girls at a faster pace.
• Overall and small motor skills becoming much more refined.
• Prefer balls and equipment with team identification.
• Pace factor becoming developed. (They do think ahead.)