U6 Age Group
Summary of the Loudoun Soccer U6 Recreational Program
Loudoun Soccer uses a small-sided game format and dual fields for U6 that is designed to promote individual player skill development.
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U6 |
USYS Recommendation |
Loudoun Soccer |
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Players in Game |
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3 v 3 |
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Players on Team |
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9 |
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Goal Keepers |
no |
no |
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Game Duration |
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25 minutes breaks as necessary
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Ball Size |
#3 |
#3 |
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Substitutions |
Free |
Free |
The U6 format is 3 v 3 playing in 1/2 of a 40x30 field. Loudoun Soccer calls this dual fields. Half the team plays on one side and the other half of the team on the other side of the field. Kick-in replaces throw-in. Offside penalty is not enforced. The actual game is only 25 minutes long with the other 25 minutes used for instruction.