Recreation Rules and Resources
U10 Build Out Line
US Soccer has implemented a "Build Out Line" rule for U10's which has been adopted by Georgia Soccer:
Georgia Soccer Youth Rules and Regulations
510.7a The build-out line promotes playing the ball out of the back in a less pressured setting. Build-out lines should be equidistant from the penalty area lines and halfway line OR Build-out lines should be 8 yards from halfway line.
510.7b When the goalkeeper has the ball in his or her hand hands during play from the opponent, the opposing team must move behind the build-out line until the ball is put into play
510.7c Once the opposing team is behind the build-out line, the goalkeeper can pass, throw or roll the ball to a teammate. Punts and drop kicks are not allowed.
510.7d After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing team can cross the buildout line and play resumes as normal.
510.7e The opposing team must also move behind the build-out line prior to a goal kick and may only cross the build-out line once the ball has left the penalty area.
510.7f If a goalkeeper punts or drop kicks the ball, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense. If the punt or drop kick occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the nearest point to where the offense occurred.
510.7g The build-out line will also be used to denote where offside offenses can be called.
510.7i Players cannot be penalized for an offside offense between the halfway line and the build-out line.
510.7j Players can be penalized for an offside offense between the build-out line
Tips and Tricks
There is a TON of content available on the internet. Google and YouTube are excellent resources. If you would like additional ideas, pointers, or resources, contact Steve Reid sreid@rushunionsoccer.org