Recommended Field Dimensions
This is a chart of field dimensions as recommended by US Youth Soccer and FIFA: | ||||||
| Age Group | Length (yd) | Width (yd) | Goal Box (yd) | Penalty Box (yd) | Center
Circle (yd) |
Goals (ft) |
| U6 | 20-30 | 15-20 | No goal box | No penalty box |
3 yds
radius |
4 ft high
6 ft wide |
| U8 | 40-50 | 20-30 |
3 yds from each goal post
3 yds into field of play |
No penalty box |
5 yds
radius |
4 ft high
6 ft wide |
| U10 | 70-80 | 40-50 |
6 yds from each goal post
6 yds into field of play |
14 yds from each goal post
14 yds into field of play |
8 yds
radius |
7 ft high
21 ft wide |
| U12
& older |
100-130 | 45-90 |
6 yds from each goal post
6 yds into field of play |
18 yds from each goal post
18 yds into field of play |
10 yds
radius |
8 ft high
24 ft wide |
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