Futsal Rules
Futsal Rules Futsal league • Two 20 minute halves with a running clock • Halftime is no more than 5 minutes long • Each team should have 5 players on the field • The minimum number of players needed to play a game is 4 • Teams may have minimum 5 players and maximum 10 players on their rosters Equipment • • • • •
Shin guards Turf shoes, sneakers and/or flats (NO CLEATS) Matching team jerseys (field players) and goalie in other colored jersey No other soccer balls besides Futsal balls allowed before/during play MSC will supply a game ball
Beginning of the game • Coin toss followed by kickoff • Opposing team waits outside center circle • Ball deemed in play once it has been touched • The kicker shall not touch ball before someone else touches it • Ensuing kick-offs taken after goals scored and at start of second half • A goal may not be scored directly from the kick-off; ball must be touched by another player of either team Ball out of play • When it has completely crossed the goal line or sideline • When a referee has stopped the game • When the ball hits the net (restart: kick-in placed in the center circle, regardless where contact with net occurred) Dropped ball If, while the ball is still in play, the referees are required to stop play temporarily for any reason the match is restarted with a dropped ball Substitutions • Teams may substitute at any point during the game • A player entering the game may not step onto the field until the player he/she is replacing is immediately in front of them, and away from the ball • Players must enter and exit from their own bench only Referees position on the field • Two referees per game • Each referee will stand on one sideline
Fouls and Misconduct Direct free kick Awarded when a player intentionally commits any of the following 11 offenses (penalty kick awarded when infringement takes place in penalty area): • • • • • • • • • • •
Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent Tripping an opponent Jumping at an opponent Charging an opponent in a violent or dangerous manner Charging an opponent from behind Striking, attempting to strike, or spitting at an opponent Holding an opponent Pushing an opponent Charging an opponent with shoulder (ie, shoulder charge) Sliding or tackle at an opponent (sliding is not permitted at all except from the goalie) Handling the ball (except goalkeeper)
Indirect free kick Awarded when any of the following 8 offenses is committed (kick taken from the 3 steps or 6 feet or tiles when infringement takes place in penalty area): • • • •
Dangerous play (eg attempting to kick ball held by goalkeeper) Obstruction Charging the goalkeeper in the penalty area (ie, goalkeeper charge) Goalkeeper throws ball inside the other goalie box (without it first touching another player, ball is then turned over to the other team with a goalie throw) • Goalkeeper picks up or touches with his hands a back pass • Goalkeeper picks up or touches with his hands a kick-in from a teammate • Goalkeeper controls the ball with any part of his body for more than 5 seconds • Goalkeeper touches with any part of his body a back pass that has been played back to him before the ball has (1) crossed the halfway-line or (2) been touched by an opponent Players shall be cautioned (ie, shown yellow card) when: • Player persistently infringes the Laws of the Game • Player shows dissent with any decision of the referee • Player is guilty of ungentlemanly conduct These offenses are punishable with a red card (A) Serious foul play (B) Violent conduct (C) Foul or abusive language (E) Intentionally impeding a clear goal opportunity in the penalty area by handling the ball with hands (Not the goalie)
Rules of Expulsion (RED CARD) • The player sent off (shown a red card) is out for the rest of the game and is not even permitted to sit on the reserves' bench • The team of the player sent off can’t substitute for that player Free Kick • • • •
Types: direct free kicks and indirect free kicks Wall: At least 3 steps or 6 feet or tiles away until the ball is in play Time limit: kick must be taken within 5 seconds when the ball has been placed in the ground of after the ref blows the whistle Restriction: Kicker cannot touch the ball again until it has been touched by another player
Penalty Kick • Awarded when infringement takes place in penalty area • When a team has committed more than 6 fouls in one half, opposing team is awarded a penalty kick • To be taken from the penalty mark • All players must be behind the penalty mark • The kicker shall not play the ball a second time until it has been touched by another player Kick-in • • • • • •
To be taken in place of the throw-in The ball is placed on the touchline or behind before kicking The kick-in must be taken within 5 seconds; if it is not, the kick-in is given to the opposing team The kicker cannot play the ball a second time until it has been played by another player; infringement of this rule entail an indirect free kick to the opposing from the point of infringement Players on opposing team must be at least 4 feet or tiles away from point of kick-in Cannot score directly from a kick-in
Corner Kicks • Ball placed on the corner; if ball is misplaced, the corner kick is taken over • Must be taken within 5 seconds; failure to do so entails goalie ball • The kicker cannot play the ball a second time until it has been played by another player • Players on opposing team must be at least 4 feet or tiles away from point of the corner kick • Can score goal directly from a corner kick Time-out The teams are entitled to a one-minute time-out in each period. The following conditions apply: • The coaches are authorized to request to the referee, for a one-minute time• out • The referee grants the time-out when the team that has requested it is in possession of the ball and the ball is out of play or when the team goalie has the ball • During the time-out, coaches can make any substitutes • During the time-out, players can get a drink
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A team that does not request a time-out in the first period of the match is only entitled to one time-out during the second period Restart of the game will be where the ball was before requesting the timeout There are no time-outs during extra time, if played
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Use of whistle The referee’s whistle is mandatory for the following situations: • Kick-offs: o To start play (kick off at the 1st and 2nd half and extra time, if necessary) o To restart play after a goal • o o
Stopping play: To award a free kick or penalty kick When game has finished
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Restarting play for: Free kicks to ensure that the defending players observe the required distance Free kicks without a wall beginning with the sixth accumulated foul
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Penalty kicks: Direct or indirect free kicks and player has requested the wall to be six feet away or referee needs to apply the distance
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Restarting play after it has been stopped due to: The issue of a caution or sending-off for misconduct and injury to one or more players
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The use of the whistle is not needed to stop play for: A goal clearance, corner kick or kick-in (it is mandatory if the situation is unclear) A goal (it is mandatory if the ball has not clearly entered the goal)
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Restart play from: A free kick if the distance of 3 steps or 6 feet has not been requested
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Goalie Rules • Goalie throws the ball in place of goal kick • From inside the goalie box, the goalkeeper throws the ball into play • The ball is not in play until it has passed outside of the GOAL area • If the goal clearance is received inside of the GOAL area, the goal clearance shall be taken over • Goalie’s throw can’t go inside the goalie box before touching a player • If a goalie gives or passes the ball to his/her player he/she cannot receive it back; it will need to touch by another teammate or by the opposite team • Each time the ball hits the ceiling, restart will always come from the nearest sideline Offences committed by goalkeepers A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball: While the ball is between his hands or between his hand and any surface (eg ground, own body While holding the ball in his outstretched open hand While in the act of bouncing it on the ground or tossing it into the air
When a goalkeeper has gained possession of the ball with his hands, he cannot be challenged by an opponent. Possession of the ball means that the goalkeeper has control of the ball. A goalkeeper is not permitted to touch the ball in the following circumstances: If he is in possession of the ball in his own half for more than four seconds If he has received the ball from a teammate that he/she has passed to In all these cases, the referee nearest to the goalkeeper must publicly make the foursecond count: • On goalie throw in • If a player passes to him • The goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball by touching it with any part of his body, except if the ball accidentally rebounds off him/her • If he/she touches the ball with his/her hands inside his own goal area after it has been kicked to him by a teammate Referees communication and clock: • Referees need to let coach know that they are one foul away from accumulating 6 • When there is one minute left to the end of the first half or second • Referees are allow to give warnings to the parents that are not behaving but cannot argue with them. If after warning parents are not behaving correctly Referee will need to address both coaches for them to calm down the parents. Clock is not allow to stop except for the following situations: When a player is injured and coach had to step in One minute left the ref can stop the watch when: o The ball gets lost o Direct or indirect kicks and the wall needs to be 3 steps or 6 feet or tiles back o Injuries o Any situation that can stop game from being played
Shin guards Turf shoes, sneakers and/or flats (NO CLEATS) Matching team jerseys (field players) and goalie in other colored jersey No other soccer balls besides Futsal balls allowed before/during play MSC will supply a game ball
Beginning of the game • Coin toss followed by kickoff • Opposing team waits outside center circle • Ball deemed in play once it has been touched • The kicker shall not touch ball before someone else touches it • Ensuing kick-offs taken after goals scored and at start of second half • A goal may not be scored directly from the kick-off; ball must be touched by another player of either team Ball out of play • When it has completely crossed the goal line or sideline • When a referee has stopped the game • When the ball hits the net (restart: kick-in placed in the center circle, regardless where contact with net occurred) Dropped ball If, while the ball is still in play, the referees are required to stop play temporarily for any reason the match is restarted with a dropped ball Substitutions • Teams may substitute at any point during the game • A player entering the game may not step onto the field until the player he/she is replacing is immediately in front of them, and away from the ball • Players must enter and exit from their own bench only Referees position on the field • Two referees per game • Each referee will stand on one sideline
Fouls and Misconduct Direct free kick Awarded when a player intentionally commits any of the following 11 offenses (penalty kick awarded when infringement takes place in penalty area): • • • • • • • • • • •
Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent Tripping an opponent Jumping at an opponent Charging an opponent in a violent or dangerous manner Charging an opponent from behind Striking, attempting to strike, or spitting at an opponent Holding an opponent Pushing an opponent Charging an opponent with shoulder (ie, shoulder charge) Sliding or tackle at an opponent (sliding is not permitted at all except from the goalie) Handling the ball (except goalkeeper)
Indirect free kick Awarded when any of the following 8 offenses is committed (kick taken from the 3 steps or 6 feet or tiles when infringement takes place in penalty area): • • • •
Dangerous play (eg attempting to kick ball held by goalkeeper) Obstruction Charging the goalkeeper in the penalty area (ie, goalkeeper charge) Goalkeeper throws ball inside the other goalie box (without it first touching another player, ball is then turned over to the other team with a goalie throw) • Goalkeeper picks up or touches with his hands a back pass • Goalkeeper picks up or touches with his hands a kick-in from a teammate • Goalkeeper controls the ball with any part of his body for more than 5 seconds • Goalkeeper touches with any part of his body a back pass that has been played back to him before the ball has (1) crossed the halfway-line or (2) been touched by an opponent Players shall be cautioned (ie, shown yellow card) when: • Player persistently infringes the Laws of the Game • Player shows dissent with any decision of the referee • Player is guilty of ungentlemanly conduct These offenses are punishable with a red card (A) Serious foul play (B) Violent conduct (C) Foul or abusive language (E) Intentionally impeding a clear goal opportunity in the penalty area by handling the ball with hands (Not the goalie)
Rules of Expulsion (RED CARD) • The player sent off (shown a red card) is out for the rest of the game and is not even permitted to sit on the reserves' bench • The team of the player sent off can’t substitute for that player Free Kick • • • •
Types: direct free kicks and indirect free kicks Wall: At least 3 steps or 6 feet or tiles away until the ball is in play Time limit: kick must be taken within 5 seconds when the ball has been placed in the ground of after the ref blows the whistle Restriction: Kicker cannot touch the ball again until it has been touched by another player
Penalty Kick • Awarded when infringement takes place in penalty area • When a team has committed more than 6 fouls in one half, opposing team is awarded a penalty kick • To be taken from the penalty mark • All players must be behind the penalty mark • The kicker shall not play the ball a second time until it has been touched by another player Kick-in • • • • • •
To be taken in place of the throw-in The ball is placed on the touchline or behind before kicking The kick-in must be taken within 5 seconds; if it is not, the kick-in is given to the opposing team The kicker cannot play the ball a second time until it has been played by another player; infringement of this rule entail an indirect free kick to the opposing from the point of infringement Players on opposing team must be at least 4 feet or tiles away from point of kick-in Cannot score directly from a kick-in
Corner Kicks • Ball placed on the corner; if ball is misplaced, the corner kick is taken over • Must be taken within 5 seconds; failure to do so entails goalie ball • The kicker cannot play the ball a second time until it has been played by another player • Players on opposing team must be at least 4 feet or tiles away from point of the corner kick • Can score goal directly from a corner kick Time-out The teams are entitled to a one-minute time-out in each period. The following conditions apply: • The coaches are authorized to request to the referee, for a one-minute time• out • The referee grants the time-out when the team that has requested it is in possession of the ball and the ball is out of play or when the team goalie has the ball • During the time-out, coaches can make any substitutes • During the time-out, players can get a drink
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A team that does not request a time-out in the first period of the match is only entitled to one time-out during the second period Restart of the game will be where the ball was before requesting the timeout There are no time-outs during extra time, if played
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Use of whistle The referee’s whistle is mandatory for the following situations: • Kick-offs: o To start play (kick off at the 1st and 2nd half and extra time, if necessary) o To restart play after a goal • o o
Stopping play: To award a free kick or penalty kick When game has finished
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Restarting play for: Free kicks to ensure that the defending players observe the required distance Free kicks without a wall beginning with the sixth accumulated foul
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Penalty kicks: Direct or indirect free kicks and player has requested the wall to be six feet away or referee needs to apply the distance
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Restarting play after it has been stopped due to: The issue of a caution or sending-off for misconduct and injury to one or more players
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The use of the whistle is not needed to stop play for: A goal clearance, corner kick or kick-in (it is mandatory if the situation is unclear) A goal (it is mandatory if the ball has not clearly entered the goal)
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Restart play from: A free kick if the distance of 3 steps or 6 feet has not been requested
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Goalie Rules • Goalie throws the ball in place of goal kick • From inside the goalie box, the goalkeeper throws the ball into play • The ball is not in play until it has passed outside of the GOAL area • If the goal clearance is received inside of the GOAL area, the goal clearance shall be taken over • Goalie’s throw can’t go inside the goalie box before touching a player • If a goalie gives or passes the ball to his/her player he/she cannot receive it back; it will need to touch by another teammate or by the opposite team • Each time the ball hits the ceiling, restart will always come from the nearest sideline Offences committed by goalkeepers A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball: While the ball is between his hands or between his hand and any surface (eg ground, own body While holding the ball in his outstretched open hand While in the act of bouncing it on the ground or tossing it into the air
When a goalkeeper has gained possession of the ball with his hands, he cannot be challenged by an opponent. Possession of the ball means that the goalkeeper has control of the ball. A goalkeeper is not permitted to touch the ball in the following circumstances: If he is in possession of the ball in his own half for more than four seconds If he has received the ball from a teammate that he/she has passed to In all these cases, the referee nearest to the goalkeeper must publicly make the foursecond count: • On goalie throw in • If a player passes to him • The goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball by touching it with any part of his body, except if the ball accidentally rebounds off him/her • If he/she touches the ball with his/her hands inside his own goal area after it has been kicked to him by a teammate Referees communication and clock: • Referees need to let coach know that they are one foul away from accumulating 6 • When there is one minute left to the end of the first half or second • Referees are allow to give warnings to the parents that are not behaving but cannot argue with them. If after warning parents are not behaving correctly Referee will need to address both coaches for them to calm down the parents. Clock is not allow to stop except for the following situations: When a player is injured and coach had to step in One minute left the ref can stop the watch when: o The ball gets lost o Direct or indirect kicks and the wall needs to be 3 steps or 6 feet or tiles back o Injuries o Any situation that can stop game from being played
