8U Boys & Girls Division Coordinator - Carol Lee Tsai

8U Division Guidelines

Players’ Equipment and Ball

• Soccer Ball: Size 3
• Footwear: Soccer shoes are recommended (or similar type athletic shoes). The type and condition of cleated shoes must be inspected for safety before use.
• Shin Guards: Mandatory for both practices and games. Shin guards must be covered entirely by socks.
• Game Jerseys and Socks: Game jerseys and socks are provided by AYSO Region 1258.

Practices and Games:

• Practice Frequency and Duration: One (1) practice each week … maximum 60 minutes
• Game Frequency and Duration: One (1) game each week … maximum 40 minutes
• Practice Locations: Summerlin Community Park
• Game Locations: Summerlin Community Park

• Supervision of Players:
  A ratio of one adult for every eight (8) or fewer players must be followed
  At least two adults must be present at all practices and in the coaching box at games
  At least one adult needs to be the same gender as the players
  One of the supervising adults may be an AYSO certified team parent.
  

Techniques:

• Dribbling…Using the feet to maintain possession of the ball while moving
• Instep Kick (laces)…Used to kick the ball for long passes and shots on goal
• Throw-­In…Used to restart play after the entire ball has crossed the touchline…the opposing players must be at least two (2) yards from the ball until it is throw-in
• Inside of the Foot–Push Pass…Used for short passes to maintain possession by passing to a teammate
• Inside of the Foot Ball Control…Used to control the ball to maintain possession
• Goal Kicks …Awarded to the defending team when the attacking team is last to touch the ball when it crosses the goal line without going into the goal…any player can take the goal kick…the opposing players must be at least ten (10) yards from the ball until it is kicked and put into play.
• Corner Kicks…Awarded to the opposing team when the defending team is last to touch the ball when it crosses the goal line without going into the goal…the opposing players must be at least ten (10) yards from the ball until it is kicked and put into play.
• Heading the ball in practices and games is banned for all U8 Division players. An indirect kick will be awarded to the opposing team if a U8 Division player deliberately heads the ball during a match.