Build-Out Line Policy
EDP Soccer promotes player development and supports the US Youth Soccer Player Development Initiative. The EDP Soccer Implementation will be as follows:
The 7v7 Game is geared for player development. Referee Decisions may invoke the "Spirit of the game" when the development of the players supersedes trifling infractions.
The build-out line promotes playing the ball out of the back, while creating more opportunities and improvement of a player's understanding of the game in a less pressured setting.
When the goalkeeper has possession of the ball, either during live play or from a goal kick, opponents must retreat behind the build-out line before they can pressure the ball and the attacking team when the GK puts the ball into play the ball.
The build-out line will also serve as the designation for offside at 7v7 play.
Build-out Line
On a goal kick, a defensive free kick inside the penalty area, or when the goalkeeper has possession of the ball with their hands, the opposing team must move behind the build-out line until the ball is put back into play.
The goalkeeper can pass, throw, or roll the ball to put it back into play (punts and drop kicks are not allowed).
On a goal kick, a defensive free kick inside the penalty area, Â or when the goalkeeper has possession of the ball with their hands, the opposing team may cross the build-out line when:
The goalkeeper changes possession from their hand to play the ball with their feet, or
a second touch is made by another player on the goalkeeper’s team, or
the ball comes to a complete stop, or
the ball crosses the buildout line.