U9 Fundamental games include:

• 5-minute warm-up
• Two 20-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime

All players get equal playtime and must be substituted. If a team lacks players, sharing with the opponent is encouraged. Water breaks are given as decided by the Field Referee.

Law 17: Modified Corner Kick

A modified corner kick is used to restart play when the ball has completely crossed the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, after last touching a defending player, and no goal has been scored. The player taking the restart may either pass the ball or dribble it into play.

A goal cannot be scored directly from a modified corner kick. If the ball enters the goal without being touched by at least two players, play is restarted as follows:

• with a goal kick for the opposing team if the ball enters the opponents’ goal; or
• with a modified corner kick if the ball enters the kicker’s own goal.

Procedure

• The ball must be placed on the touchline, 5 yards from the corner nearest to where it crossed the goal line.
• The ball must be stationary before the restart is taken.
• The ball is in play once it is kicked and clearly moves.
• All opposing players must remain at least 3 metres (3 yards) from the spot where the modified corner kick is taken.

When the goaltender makes a save, they are not permitted to drop kick the soccer ball to resume play. Instead, the goaltender must either place the ball on the ground and kick it or roll the ball back into play.