AIFF has aligned itself with the FIFA Grassroots philosophy and is also adopted similar playing format and guidelines as recommended by FIFA.
AIFF suggests the following formats and playing guidelines for specific age-groups in line with the Small-Sided-Games format adopted by the AIFF.
Duration of the game: 4x3 minutes including 3 minutes rest between two quarters.
Duration of the game: 2 x 15 minute halves including 5 minutes rest between 2 halves.
ix) When the ball is out of play, it must be dribbled in or kicked in.
ii) Opponents must be at least 5m away from the ball when the indirect free kick is taken.
no intent. In this case, try and give the advantage to the attacking team and continue play.
that they have done the wrong thing and that they should not do this again.
Duration of the game: 2 x 20 minutes with 5 minutes rest between 2 halves.
ix) The ball being out of play results in a kick in instead of throw in.
iv) All other players must be outside the penalty area and be at least 5m behind the penalty mark.
Duration of game: 20-25 minutes each half with 10 minute rest between 2 halves.
ix) Ball out of play results in throw-in but the referee can allow wrong throwing or lifting the foot.
i) Indirect free kicks are awarded for all acts of handball or fouls and misconduct. Opponents must be at least 5m away from the ball when this is taken.
ii) For deliberate or serious acts of handball or fouls and misconduct in the penalty area, a penalty kick is awarded from an 8m penalty mark with only a goalkeeper in position.
iii) All other players must be outside the penalty area and be at least 5m behind the penalty mark.
Duration of game:25 minutes each half with 10 minute rest between 2 halves.
ix) Ball out of play results in a throw-in, but referee can allow wrong throwing or lifting foot.