G2 Goalkeepers
Restrictions on G3 and G4 Goalkeeper Distribution of the Ball
Substitution Procedure

G2 Goalkeepers

• This is real simple - there are NO GOALKEEPERS at the G2 level.
• ALL four players from each team are to be near the active area of play, with none "hanging out" just in front of his/her goal while play is going on fairly far upfield.
• This does not, preclude, however, one of the players dropping back to a defensive position when his/her teams loses possession.
  • But not right in front to the goal...!
• As a side note, all goal kicks at G2 are taken from the endline.
  • If you have a goal area (mistakenly) marked on the field, IGNORE IT.

Restrictions on G3 and G4 GoalKeepers Distribution of the Ball

There are restrictions on Goalkeeper kicks at the G3 and G4 levels

• At G3 and G4 both the Goal Areas and Penalty Areas marked.
  • The goalkeeper is allowed to pick up the ball whenever it is in the Penalty Area or Goal Area.
• When putting the ball back into play the G3/G4 goalkeeper is not permitted to punt or dropkick the ball.
  • When the 'keeper takes possession of the ball (e.g., saving an attempt on goal) s/he can do one of two things:

                    1.  Either
                            First...
                                 Place the ball anywhere inside the Penalty Area
                           Then:
                                Pass the ball out to a team-mate by foot
                    2. Or
                               Throw the ball out by hand

• • On a goal kick, the ball will be placed anywhere in the Goal Area.
  • • The ball will be distributed by passing (place-kicking) it to a team-mate

• In both situations the kicker's/thrower's opponents will retreat - quickly - out beyond the Build Out Line
• Once the ball is distributed (place-kicked or thrown) it is in play and the opposing team can challenge the ball. 
• Just as in the situation of a quick free kick, the 'keeper may choose to make a "quick play" and distribute the ball before the opponents have retreated beyond the Build Out Line
• If the 'keeper should punt or drop-kick the ball, the restart is an indirect kick for the 'keeper's opponents at the point of the infraction
  • Remember that if the infraction occurs in the Goal Area then the ball is placed on the Goal Area line parallel to the goal at a spot nearest the point of infraction..
    • In this case the 'keeper's team-mates are allowed to stand on the goal-line, between the goalposts (G3/G4) to block the shot on goal.

Substitution Procedure

• All substitutes enter ONLY at midline
  • No players jumping up from the bench to come in when the ball goes out of play
  • Coaches must have the discipline to get their substitutes to midline prior to the stoppage