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Goals must be placed on the center of each goal line. They consist of two upright posts equal distance from the corner flag posts and joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar.

The distance between the posts is 7.32m (8yds) and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is 2.44m (8ft).

Both goalposts and the crossbar have the same width and depth which should not exceed 12cm (5ins). The goal lines are the same width as that of the goalposts and the crossbar. Nets may be attached to the goals and the ground behind the goal, provided that they are properly supported and do not interfere with the goal. The goalposts must be painted white.

Please note the above measurements are the standard for international goals, obviously the dimensions change with the age and level of competition.

PLAYERS AGE	GOAL SIZE MIN	GOAL SIZE MAX
U-6/U-7	(4.5'H X 9.0'W)	(6.5'H X 12.0'W)
U-8	(4.5'H X 9.0'W)	(6.5'H X 12.0'W)
U-9	(6.5'H X 12.0'W)	(6.5'H X 18.5'W)
U-10	(6.5'H X 18.5W)	(7.0'H X 21.0'W)
U-11	(6.5'H X 18.5W)	(8.0'H X 24.0'W)
U-12	(7.0'H X 21.0'W)	(8.0'H X 24.0'W)
U-13	(8.0'H X 24.0'W)	(8.0'H X 24.0'W)
INT'L	(8.0'H X 24.0'W)	(8.0'H X 24.0'W)

	U11 & UP	U9-U10	U8 & Below
Goal Line Length (Max)	100 Yards	50 Yards	30 Yards
Goal Line Length (Min)	50 Yards	40 Yards	20 Yards
Penalty area Width	44 Yards	Appropriate	None
Penalty Area Depth	18 Yards	Appropriate	None
Goal Area Width	20 Yards	Appropriate	Appropriate
Goal Area Depth	6 Yards	Appropriate	Appropriate

Appropriate Ball Sizes By Age.

	Age Group	Ball Size
	U-6/U7	3
	U-8	3
	U-9	4
	U-10	4
	U-11	4
	U-12	4
	U-13	5
	International	5

WHEN IS A GOAL A GOAL?

A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line between the goalposts and under the cross bar, provided that no infringement of the Laws of the Game has been committed prior to the team scoring the goal, (i.e. Off Sides or Penalty).

Of the four balls in the above picture, only the ball to the far right is considered a goal because it has crossed entirely over the goal line.

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