| YOUTH SOCCER | YOUTH FUTSAL (FutsalSJ Rules) |
| #3, #4 or #5 ball | #3 or #4 heavier ball with 30% less bounce |
| 8 to 11 players per side | 5 players per side including goalkeeper |
| Unlimited substitution at kickoff, goal kick and possession team’s throw-in | Unlimited “on the fly” substitution, players must come off first |
| Throw-in from touch line | Kick-in from touch line, can pass to goalkeeper |
| 25-45 minute half time | 20 minute half time (no stopped clock) |
| No time-outs | 1 time-out per half, must have possession first |
| Goal kicks | Goal clearance by throw-ball, cannot pass mid-line |
| Some contact | No shoulder charges or slide tackles |
| Offside rules | No offside rules |
| Goalkeeper has 10 seconds to release ball | Goalkeeper has 4 seconds to release ball, no goalkicks |
| Unlimited back passes to goalkeeper | Once ball is released goalkeeper cannot receive ball until it passes mid-line or touched by opponent |
| No set time limit to restart game | Restart game in 4 seconds |
| No substitution for player sent off | Substitute sent-off player after 2 minutes or scored on |
| No accumulation of fouls except for individual player cautioning/booking | After 5 fouls accumulated per half no defensive wall is allowed at either PK spot |
| Scoring directly from kickoff may be allowed depending on age group | No scoring directly from kickoff |
