| When it comes to FIFA "Laws of the Game" it is | | | | fields than select team. If Recreational players play |
| stated that the official Soccer Field size should range | | | | on an oversized field, players would tend to spend |
| from 50 to 100 yards wide by 100 to 130 yards long. | | | | most of their time running and might be worn out in |
| However such dimensions may still be reduced for | | | | half time. If a player goes tired playing on an overly |
| women, players with disabilities and for young players | | | | large field, it is easy for the game to collapse to |
| under 16 years old. There are also field sizes for | | | | "Boom-ball". It is also complicated to teach tactics |
| adults over 35 years of age too. Field sized for youth | | | | & team play, like support, on an overly large |
| leagues may vary greatly. | | | | field. |
| One most common mistake which is considered to | | | | Smaller fields on the other hand are much better for |
| be worst in a recreational league is to have teams | | | | players who are average athletes, for slower players |
| playing on an oversized soccer field. The reason | | | | or those players lacking stamina, as are 50% to 75% |
| would be because on a smaller field the players will | | | | of all recreational players. |
| have more touches and would give more fun. Field | | | | The dimension of youth fields should be in |
| size must be proportionate to the sizes of the | | | | accordance with the size of the step and the length |
| players too. Recreational teams should play on smaller | | | | of the kick of each age group relative to adults. |