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These are the abbreviated rules, or you can download the full FIFA version here. PLEASE NOTE where the Capital City Futsal's (CCF) shortened rules do not coincide with the FIFA official rules, CCF rules take precedence when playing in CCF tournaments.
1. The Game of Futsal is played on a court. (Approx 40mx20m)
2. From a kick-off the ball must be played forward.
3. A team consists of 5 players. 4 field players and 1 goalkeeper
4. Unlimited “flying” substitutions. ie, players can re-enter the game as many times without notifying the referee, this includes the goalkeeper.
5. There is NO offside.
6. When the ball goes out it is then placed on the sideline and kicked infield to another player. All opposing players must be at least 3m from the ball.
7. For a ball to be out or a goal scored, the entire ball has to be over the line.
8. A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick-in unless it touches another player.
9. The goalkeeper cannot throw the ball over halfway on the full or without it touching another player.
Please Note—this is a local rule designed to encourage keepers to use the skills of their players. For all tournaments or major competitions keepers will be allowed to throw the length of the court. Check tournament rules or competition coordinator for verification.
10. Goalkeepers throw the ball from the marked goal area to restart from a goal clearance unless they have saved the ball in general play at which time they can also punt or drop kick (in accordance with rule 9)
11. Goalkeepers have 4 seconds to dispose of the ball from a goal clearance.
12 Goalkeepers are not able to pick up a back pass form any of their team players.
13. Once a goalkeeper has released the ball from their possession, they may not receive it back unless it has been over halfway or touched by an opposing player.
14. Keepers can make “flying” substitutions without waiting for a stoppage in play.
15. Maximum of 8 players per team per game.
16 No slide tackling.
17. 4 second time limit for kick-ins and indirect free kicks
18. A player can score direct from a corner
19. Players are not allowed to play the ball whilst on the ground, except the goalkeeper who can only do so within the goal “D”.
20. Dangerous play is not allowed.
21. Should the ball hit the ceiling, play is restarted with a kick-in by the opposing team at a point on the sideline adjacent to where the ball hit.
22. Referee’s have the right to warn, ask to leave or eject from the gym, any spectator whom they feel is bringing the game into disrepute.
23. The referee’s decision is final.
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