THE GOAL AREA A goal area is marked by lines perpendicular to the goal line six yards from the inner side of each goal post, six yards into the field, and joined by a line parallel to the goal line. THE CORNER ARC A quarter circle with a radius of one yard from shall be drawn inside each of the four corners of the field. THE GOALS A. The goals are placed at the midpoint of each goal-line with each upright the same distance from the corner flag.
1. For Strikers (U12) thru Seniors (U19) the uprights are twenty-four (24) feet apart (inside measurement), joined by a crossbar eight (8) feet from the ground (to the lower edge).
2. For Wings (U10) the uprights may be eighteen (18) to twenty-four (24) feet apart (inside measurement), joined by a crossbar seven (7) to eight (8) feet from the ground (to the lower edge) if goalkeepers are to be used, or about six (6) feet by four (4) feet if goalkeepers are not used.
3. For Passers (U8) the uprights are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) feet apart (inside measurement), joined by a crossbar six (6) to eight (8) feet from the ground (to the lower edge), if goalkeepers are used, or about six (6) feet by four (4) feet if goalkeepers are not used. B. Uprights and crossbar should have the same width.
C. Goal nets shall be attached to the post and crossbar and fastened to the ground in the such a manner as to not interfere with the goalkeeper.
D. For safety reasons, the goals, including those that are portable, must be anchored securely to the ground.
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