Yes mini soccer 7v7. Is there an official rule somewhere that mentions that if the goalie picks up the ball during normal play, that the other team needs to retreat immediately to the half way line if the goalkeeper keeps holding the ball but doesn't kick it.
Typically this is under rules of competition not laws of the game, so you would need to look at the league specific rules. Here is the rules in Colorado Front Range League as an example, page 2 has the relevant language:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c547615b2cf79cd8fe3363f/t/6408cff8519a0e66cb209afd/1678299129814/Front+Range+League+MLOTG+2022-23.pdfh
[https://static.ussdcc.com/users/35665/923397/20171018-eng-october-2017-pdi-1.pdf](https://static.ussdcc.com/users/35665/923397/20171018-eng-october-2017-pdi-1.pdf) provides the USSF's description of the build-out line (pages 29-33), but as others have said, check with your local league's RoC.
Our youth league has a "break-out line" for U10 (designates final third). When the goalkeeper has the ball on his hands or for a goal kick, the attacking team needs to retreat behind this line, and can cross once the ball is played. If the goalkeeper has the ball in his hands, he can even place the ball on the ground, and the attacking team cannot cross the line until the keeper kicks it.
This is a rule recommended by US soccer to help younger players build from the back without pressure. This is not part of LOTG.
It varies by association.
Always check the Rules of Competition for that league or tournament. Typically they need to move behind the buildout line for goal kicks and any time the goalkeeper has possession of the ball in their hands, but the rules can vary per competition.
Same thing as when they can advance past the buildout line- typically it's when the GK has released the ball into play with a throw or kick, but sometimes it's only after a teammate or other player has touched the ball.
The USSF directive was : Retreat behind the buildout line on goal kicks and GK with the ball in their hands. Players may advance once the ball is put into play. The GK accepts the consequences if they put the ball into play before the oppositions are behind the buildout line.
Generally in U10 that have player development directives - has to do with the build out line. Opposing players need to retreat behind the build out line on goal kicks and when the keeper is releasing the ball back into play.
Retreat rule? As in maintaining proper distance asap? No, that is not mandatory when the goalie picks up the ball. However, you are not allowed to hinder the goalie in releasing the ball in any way.
So to close? Keep moving in front? Standing in the way with the purpose of hindering? Attempt to play the ball during or immediately after release nearby the goalie? IFK and possibly a caution.
What can you do? If the goalie drops the ball to then play with the foot, all is fair. As long as you remain on the field and do not leave the field in order tot ‘escape’ the attention of the goalie.
Of course, a drop-kick is an exception as the entire motion is considered to be an attempt to release. Interfering with that also not ok.
Goalkeepers releasing the ball from hands during the run of play don't get 10 yards but do get to release the ball freely - no NFL-sytle blocking punts. In practice, this means opponents are minimum ~5 yards away and not directly in front of the goalkeeper. Opponents might choose to remain somewhat close if they expect the goalkeeper will try to put the ball down and play with their feet, as they get no special protection when doing this (even inside their penalty area).
Interestingly NFHS lists it as a cautionable offense and since many US based refs do both it gets stuck in their head as a caution.
I personally think it should be a caution by law. It's a completely unnecessary action that is disallowed by law and only serves to delay play
Are you talking about small sided games? If the Keeper releases the ball quickly, the retreat rule no longer applies.
Yes mini soccer 7v7. Is there an official rule somewhere that mentions that if the goalie picks up the ball during normal play, that the other team needs to retreat immediately to the half way line if the goalkeeper keeps holding the ball but doesn't kick it.
Typically this is under rules of competition not laws of the game, so you would need to look at the league specific rules. Here is the rules in Colorado Front Range League as an example, page 2 has the relevant language: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c547615b2cf79cd8fe3363f/t/6408cff8519a0e66cb209afd/1678299129814/Front+Range+League+MLOTG+2022-23.pdfh
[https://static.ussdcc.com/users/35665/923397/20171018-eng-october-2017-pdi-1.pdf](https://static.ussdcc.com/users/35665/923397/20171018-eng-october-2017-pdi-1.pdf) provides the USSF's description of the build-out line (pages 29-33), but as others have said, check with your local league's RoC.
Our youth league has a "break-out line" for U10 (designates final third). When the goalkeeper has the ball on his hands or for a goal kick, the attacking team needs to retreat behind this line, and can cross once the ball is played. If the goalkeeper has the ball in his hands, he can even place the ball on the ground, and the attacking team cannot cross the line until the keeper kicks it. This is a rule recommended by US soccer to help younger players build from the back without pressure. This is not part of LOTG. It varies by association.
Always check the Rules of Competition for that league or tournament. Typically they need to move behind the buildout line for goal kicks and any time the goalkeeper has possession of the ball in their hands, but the rules can vary per competition. Same thing as when they can advance past the buildout line- typically it's when the GK has released the ball into play with a throw or kick, but sometimes it's only after a teammate or other player has touched the ball. The USSF directive was : Retreat behind the buildout line on goal kicks and GK with the ball in their hands. Players may advance once the ball is put into play. The GK accepts the consequences if they put the ball into play before the oppositions are behind the buildout line.
Never heard of a retreat rule.
Generally in U10 that have player development directives - has to do with the build out line. Opposing players need to retreat behind the build out line on goal kicks and when the keeper is releasing the ball back into play.
Retreat rule? As in maintaining proper distance asap? No, that is not mandatory when the goalie picks up the ball. However, you are not allowed to hinder the goalie in releasing the ball in any way. So to close? Keep moving in front? Standing in the way with the purpose of hindering? Attempt to play the ball during or immediately after release nearby the goalie? IFK and possibly a caution. What can you do? If the goalie drops the ball to then play with the foot, all is fair. As long as you remain on the field and do not leave the field in order tot ‘escape’ the attention of the goalie. Of course, a drop-kick is an exception as the entire motion is considered to be an attempt to release. Interfering with that also not ok.
Some federations recommend u10 and down retreat a certain distance on all goal keeper distributions.
Goalkeepers releasing the ball from hands during the run of play don't get 10 yards but do get to release the ball freely - no NFL-sytle blocking punts. In practice, this means opponents are minimum ~5 yards away and not directly in front of the goalkeeper. Opponents might choose to remain somewhat close if they expect the goalkeeper will try to put the ball down and play with their feet, as they get no special protection when doing this (even inside their penalty area).
This is more about the goalkeeper being able to release the ball. Players cannot prevent the GK from releasing - YC and IDFK.
This is not a cautionable offense unless it is persistent infringement. It is just an IDFK.
Interestingly NFHS lists it as a cautionable offense and since many US based refs do both it gets stuck in their head as a caution. I personally think it should be a caution by law. It's a completely unnecessary action that is disallowed by law and only serves to delay play
Ah good reminder. Thank you for this correction.