Futsal Laws of the Game 2008

Futsal Laws of the Game 2008
Authorised by the Sub-Committee of the International Football Association Board.
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or in part in any manner without the express permission of FIFA.
Published by
Fédération Internationale de Football Association
FIFA-Strasse 20, 8044 Zurich, Switzerland
In the event of a difference in interpretation between the
various language versions of this text, the English version
shall be deemed authoritative.
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FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
President: Joseph S. Blatter (Switzerland)
Secretary General: Jérôme Valcke (France)
Address: FIFA, FIFA-Strasse 20
8044 Zurich, Switzerland
Phone: +41-(0)43-222 7777
Telefax: +41-(0)43-222 7878
Internet: www.FIFA.com
FUTSAL AND BEACH SOCCER COMMITTEE
Chairman: Ricardo Terra Teixeira (Brazil)
Deputy Chairman: Marios Lefkaritis (Cyprus)
Members: Álvaro Melo Filho (Brazil)
Colin Klass (Guyana)
Rafael Tinoco Kipps (Guatemala)
Alberto Vilar (Spain)
Richard Lai (Guam)
Joan Cuscó (Spain)
Kabele Camara (Guinea)
Eugenio Figueredo (Uruguay)
Tomás Gea (Andorra)
Marco Herrominly (Vanuatu)
Pavel Mokry (Czech Republic)
Michel Paille (Tahiti)
Sani Abdullahi (Nigeria)
Anton Sealry (Bahamas)
Zaw Zaw (Myanmar)
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NOTES ON THE FUTSAL LAWS OF THE GAME
Modifi cations
Subject to the agreement of the member associations concerned and
provided that the principles of these Laws are respected, the Laws
may be modifi ed in their application for matches for players under
16 years of age, for women futsal players, for veteran futsal players
(over 35 years) and for players with disabilities.
Any or all of the following modifi cations are permissible:
• size of the pitch
• size, weight and material of the ball
• width between the goalposts and the height of the crossbar from
the ground
• duration of the periods of play
• substitutions
Further amendments are only allowed with the consent of the
International Football Association Board.
Male and Female
References to the male gender in the Futsal Laws of the Game in
respect of referees, players and offi cials are for simplifi cation and apply
to both males and females.
Key
The following symbols are used in the Futsal Laws of the Game:
* Unless covered by the Special Circumstances listed in Law 8 – The
start and restart of play.
A single line indicates new Law changes.
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Law Page
1 The pitch 6
2 The ball 13
3 The number of players 16
4 The players’ equipment 19
5 The referee and the second referee 21
6 The timekeeper and the third referee 24
7 The duration of the match 28
8 The start and restart of play 30
9 The ball in and out of play 34
10 The method of scoring 35
11 Fouls and misconduct 36
12 Free kicks 42
13 Accumulated fouls 44
14 The penalty kick 48
15 The kick-in 51
16 The goal clearance 53
17 The corner kick 55
Procedures to determine the winner 57
Referee signals 59
Additional instructions and guidelines for referees 62
CONTENTS
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1 – THE PITCH
Dimensions
The pitch shall be rectangular. The length of the touch line shall be
greater than the length of the goal line.
Length: minimum 25 m
maximum 42 m
Width: minimum 15 m
maximum 25 m
International matches
Length: minimum 38 m
maximum 42 m
Width: minimum 18 m
maximum 25 m
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PENALTY AREA
PENALTY MARK
SECOND PENALTY MARK
CENTRE CIRCLE
HALFWAY LINE
PENALTY AREA
PENALTY MARK
SECOND PENALTY MARK
GOAL LINE CORNER ARC
TOUCH LINE
SUBSTITUTION ZONE SUBSTITUTION ZONE
GOAL
Pitch markings
The pitch shall be marked with lines. These lines belong to the areas of
which they are boundaries. The two longer boundary lines are called
touch lines. The two shorter lines are called goal lines.
All lines shall be 8 cm wide. The pitch shall be divided into two halves
by the halfway line.
The centre mark shall be indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line.
A circle with a radius of 3 m shall be marked around it.
The pitch and its features are shown in the following diagram:
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5m
5m
5m
5m
10m
3.16m
6m
6m 3m
RADIUS 3m
CORNER ARC
RADIUS 25cm
WIDTH MAXIMUM 25m – MINIMUM 18m
LENGTH MAXIMUM 42m – MINIMUM 38m
1 – THE PITCH
The penalty area
The penalty area shall be marked out at each end of the pitch as
follows:
Quarter circles, with a 6 m radius, shall be drawn centred on the
outside of each goal post. The quarter circles shall be drawn from the
goal line to meet two imaginary lines 6 m in length drawn at right
angles to the goal line from the outside of the goalpost. The upper
part of each quarter circle shall be joined by a 3.16 m line running
parallel to the goal line between the goalposts.
The curved line marking the outer limit of the penalty area is known
as the penalty area line.
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The penalty mark
A mark shall be drawn 6 m from the midpoint between the goalposts
and equidistant from them.
The second penalty mark
A second mark shall be drawn on the pitch 10 m from the midpoint
between the goalposts and equidistant from them.
The corner arc
A quarter circle with a radius of 25 cm from each corner shall be
drawn on the pitch.
10m
3.16m
6m
6m
3m
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Substitution zones
The substitution zones are the areas on the touch line in front of the
team benches that the players shall use to enter and leave the pitch.
• the substitution zones are situated in front of the team benches
and are 5 m in length. They shall be marked at each end with a
line 8 cm wide and 80 cm in length, 40 cm of which is drawn on
the pitch and 40 cm off the pitch
• the area in front of the timekeeper’s table 5 m to either side of the
halfway line shall be kept clear
1 – THE PITCH
5m 5m 5m 5m
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The goals
The goals shall be placed in the middle of each goal line. They shall
consist of two upright posts equidistant from each corner and joined
at the top by a horizontal crossbar.
The distance (inside measurement) between the posts shall be 3 m and
the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground shall
be 2 m.
The goalposts and the crossbar shall have the same width and depth,
8 cm. The goal lines shall be the same width as the goalposts and the
crossbar. Nets, made of hemp, jute or nylon, shall be attached to the
back of the goalposts and crossbar. The lower part of the nets shall
be attached to curved tubing or another suitable means of support.
The depth of the goal, i.e. the distance between the inside edge of
the goalposts and the back of the net, shall be at least 80 cm at the
top and 100 cm at ground level.
Safety
The goals shall have a stabilising system that prevents them from
overturning. Portable goals may be used provided that they are as
stable as normal goals.
3m
2m
80cm
1m
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Surface of the pitch
The surface shall be fl at, smooth and non-abrasive. The use of wood
or artifi cial material is recommended. Concrete or tarmac should be
avoided.
Decisions
1 If the goal lines are between 15 and 16 m in length, the radius of
the quarter circle shall be 4 m. In this case, the penalty mark shall
no longer be situated on the penalty area line but shall be drawn
at a distance of 6 m from the midpoint between the goalposts.
2 A mark shall be drawn outside the pitch, 5 m from the corner arc
and at right angles to the goal line to ensure that this distance is
observed when a corner kick is taken. The width of this mark shall
be 8 cm.
3 Two additional marks, each at a distance of 5 m to the left and
the right of the second penalty mark, shall be made on the pitch
to indicate the distance to be observed when a free kick is being
taken from the second penalty mark. The width of this mark is
6 cm.
4 The team benches shall be situated behind the touch line,
immediately beyond the free space in front of the timekeeper’s
table.
1 – THE PITCH
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2 – THE BALL
Qualities and measurements
The ball shall be:
• spherical
• made of leather or another suitable material
• of a circumference of not less than 62 cm and not more than
64 cm
• not less than 400 grams nor more than 440 grams in weight at
the start of the match
• of a pressure equal to 0.4-0.6 atmospheres (400–600g/cm2) at sea
level
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Replacement of a defective ball
If the ball bursts or becomes damaged during the course of a match:
• play shall be stopped
• the match shall be restarted by dropping the replacement ball at
the place where the fi rst ball became damaged*
If the ball bursts or is damaged while not in play (at a kick-off, goal
kick, corner kick, free kick, penalty kick or kick-in):
• play shall be restarted in accordance with the Laws
The ball may not be changed during the match without the referee’s
permission.
2 – THE BALL
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Decisions
1 Felt balls are not permitted for international matches.
2 The ball may not bounce less than 50 cm or more than 65 cm on
the fi rst rebound when dropped from a height of 2 m.
In competition matches, only balls that meet the minimum technical
requirements stipulated in Law 2 shall be permitted for use.
In addition to the requirements of Law 2, acceptance of a ball for use in
matches played in an offi cial competition organised under the auspices
of FIFA or the confederations is conditional upon the ball bearing one
of the following:
• the offi cial “FIFA APPROVED” logo
• the offi cial “FIFA INSPECTED” logo
• the “International Matchball Standard” logo
Such a logo on a ball indicates that it has been tested offi cially and found
to be in compliance with specifi c technical requirements, different for
each logo and additional to the minimum specifi cations stipulated in
Law 2. The list of the additional requirements specifi c to each of the
respective logos must be approved by the International F.A. Board. The
institutes conducting the tests are subject to the approval of FIFA.
Member association competitions may also require the use of a ball
bearing any one of these three logos.
In all other matches, the ball used must satisfy the requirements of
Law 2.
In the event that an association requires the use of ball bearing the “FIFA
APPROVED”or the “FIFA INSPECTED” logos for its own competitions,
that association shall also permit the use of balls bearing the royalty-free
“INTERNATIONAL MATCHBALL STANDARD” designation.
In matches played in an offi cial competition organised under the
auspices of FIFA, the confederations or the member associations, no
form of commercial advertising on the ball is permitted, except for
the emblem of the competition, the competition organiser and the
authorised trademark of the manufacturer. The competition regulations
may restrict the size and number of such markings.
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3 – THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS
Players
A match shall be played by two teams, each consisting of no more
than fi ve players, one of whom is the goalkeeper.
Substitution procedure
Substitutes may be used in any match that is part of an offi cial
competition organised by FIFA, a confederation or a member
association.
The maximum number of substitutes permitted is seven. The number
of substitutions that may be made during a match is unlimited.
A player who has been replaced may return to the pitch as a substitute
for another player. A substitution may be made at any time, regardless
of whether the ball is in play or not, provided that the following
conditions are observed:
• the player leaving the pitch does so via his own team’s substitution
zone.
• the player entering the pitch does so via his own team’s substitution
zone but not until the player leaving the pitch has completely
crossed the touch line
• a substitute is subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the
referees, whether he is called upon to play in a match or not
• the substitution is completed when the substitute enters the pitch,
at which moment he becomes an active player and the player
whom he is replacing ceases to be an active player
A goalkeeper may change places with any other player.
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Infringements/Sanctions
If, while a substitution is being made, a substitute enters the pitch
before the player being replaced has completely left it:
• play shall be stopped
• the player being replaced shall be instructed to leave the pitch
• the substitute shall be cautioned, shown the yellow card and
ordered to leave the pitch to complete the substitution procedure
• play shall be restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing
team from the place where the ball was situated when the game
was stopped*
If, while a substitution is being made, a substitute enters the pitch or
a player being substituted leaves the pitch from anywhere other than
his own team’s substitution zone:
• play shall be stopped
• the offending player shall be shown the yellow card and ordered
to leave the pitch to complete the substitution procedure
• play shall be restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing
team from the place where the ball was situated when the game
was stopped*
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3 – THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS
Decisions
1 At the start of a match, each team shall have fi ve players.
2 If, in the event of players being sent off, fewer than three players
(including the goalkeeper) are left in either of the teams, the match
shall be abandoned.
3 A team offi cial may give tactical instructions to players during
a match. However, team offi cials shall not obstruct players and
referees, placing themselves within the technical area, where one
exists, and shall always behave in an appropriate manner.
4 The technical area relates particularly to matches played in facilities
with a designated seated area for technical staff and substitutes.
While the technical areas may differ between facilities, e.g. in terms
of size, the following notes are issued for general guidance:
• The technical area extends 1 m on either side of the designated
seated area and extends forward up to a distance of 75 cm from
the touch line
• It is recommended that markings are used to defi ne this area
• The number of persons permitted to occupy the technical area is
defi ned by the competition rules
• The occupants of the technical area are identifi ed before the
beginning of the match in accordance with the competition rules
• Only one person at a time is authorised to convey tactical
instructions and he must return to his position after giving these
instructions
• The coach and other offi cials must remain within the confi nes of
the technical area except in special circumstances, for example,
a physiotherapist or doctor entering the fi eld of play, with the
referees’ permission, to assess an injured player
• The coach and other occupants of the technical area must behave
in a responsible manner
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4 – THE PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT
Safety
A player shall not use equipment or wear anything (including any kind
of jewellery) that could be dangerous to himself or another player.
Basic equipment
The basic compulsory equipment of a player comprises the following
separate articles:
• a jersey or shirt with sleeves – if undergarments are worn, the
colour of the sleeve must be of the same main colour as the sleeve
of the jersey or shirt
• shorts – if undershorts are worn, they must be of the same main
colour as the shorts
• socks
• shinguards
• footwear - the only types of footwear permitted are canvas or
soft-leather training or gymnastic shoes with soles of rubber or a
similar material
Shinguards
• shall be entirely covered by the socks
• shall be made of a suitable material (rubber, plastic or similar
substances)
• shall provide a reasonable degree of protection
Goalkeepers
• the goalkeeper is permitted to wear long trousers
• each goalkeeper shall wear colours that easily distinguish him from
the other players and the referees
• if an outfi eld player replaces a goalkeeper, he shall wear a
goalkeeper’s jersey with his number marked on the back
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4 – THE PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT
Infringements/Sanctions
For any infringement of this Law:
• the player at fault shall be instructed by the referees to leave the
pitch to put his equipment in order or to obtain any missing item
of equipment. The player may not return to the pitch without fi rst
reporting to one of the referees, who shall check that the player’s
equipment is in order.
Restart of play
If the referees stop play to caution the offending player:
• play shall be restarted with an indirect free kick taken by a member
of the opposing team from the place where the ball was situated
when the referees stopped play*
Decisions
1 Players must not reveal undergarments showing slogans or
advertising. The basic compulsory equipment must not have any
political, religious or personal statements.
2 A player removing his shirt to reveal slogans or advertising will
be sanctioned by the competition organiser. The team of a
player whose basic compulsory equipment has political, religious
or personal slogans or statements will be sanctioned by the
competition organiser or by FIFA.
3 The shirts must have sleeves.
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5 – THE REFEREE AND THE SECOND REFEREE
The authority of the referees
Each match shall be controlled by two referees, who have full authority
to enforce the Laws of the Game in connection with the match to
which they have been appointed.
Duties and powers
The referees shall:
• enforce the Laws of the Game
• allow play to continue if the team against which an offence has
been committed stands to benefi t from such an advantage, and
penalise the original offence if the anticipated advantage does
not ensue
• take note of and report to the appropriate authorities any incidents
occurring before, during and after the match and any disciplinary
measures taken against players or team offi cials
• take disciplinary action against players guilty of cautionable and
sending-off offences
• take action against team offi cials who are guilty of misconduct
and, if necessary, dismiss them from the pitch and surrounding area
without showing them a red card
• ensure that no unauthorised persons enter the pitch
• stop the match if, in their opinion, a player is seriously injured and
ensure that this player is removed from the pitch
• allow play to continue until the ball is out of play if a player is, in
their opinion, only slightly injured
• ensure that any ball used meets the requirements of Law 2
• punish the more serious offence if a player commits more than one
offence at the same time
The referee shall:
• act as a timekeeper in the event that this offi cial is not present
• stop, suspend or abandon the match for any infringements of the
Laws of the Game of Futsal or because of outside interference of
any kind
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Decisions of the referees
The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play,
including whether or not a goal is scored and the result of the match,
are fi nal.
The referee and second referee may only change a decision if they
realise that it is incorrect or if they deem it necessary to do so, provided
that play has not restarted or the match has not ended.
5 – THE REFEREE AND THE SECOND REFEREE
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Decisions
1 If the referee and the second referee signal a foul simultaneously
and there is a disagreement as to which team is to be penalised,
the referee’s decision shall be fi nal.
2 Both the referee and the second referee have the right to caution
or send off a player, but in the case of a disagreement between
them, the referee’s decision shall be fi nal.
3 In the event of undue interference or improper conduct on the part
of the second referee, the referee shall relieve the second referee
of his duties, arrange for his replacement and submit a report to
the appropriate authorities.
4 The second referee shall operate on the opposite side of the pitch
to the referee and shall also be equipped with a whistle.
5 A second referee is obligatory for international matches.
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6 – THE TIMEKEEPER AND THE THIRD REFEREE
Duties
A timekeeper and third referee shall be appointed. They shall be
positioned off the pitch, level with the halfway line and on the same
side as the substitution zones.
The timekeeper and the third referee shall be equipped with a suitable
clock (chronometer) and the necessary equipment to keep a record of
accumulated fouls, which shall be supplied by the association or club
under whose jurisdiction the match is being played.
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The timekeeper
Shall:
• ensure that the duration of the match complies with the provisions
of Law 7 by:
– starting the chronometer after kick-off
– stopping the chronometer when the ball is out of play
– restarting it after a kick-in, a goal clearance, a corner kick, a
free kick, kicks from the penalty mark or second penalty mark,
a time-out or a dropped ball
• time the one-minute time-out
• time the two-minute expulsion period when a player has been sent
off
• indicate the end of the fi rst half, the end of the match, the end of
the periods of extra time and the end of time-outs with a whistle
or acoustic signal distinct from the one used by the referees
• indicate a team’s request for a time-out with a whistle or acoustic
signal distinct from the one used by the referees, after informing
the third referee
• indicate the fi fth accumulated foul by a team with a whistle or
acoustic signal distinct from the one used by the referees, after
informing the third referee
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The third referee
In addition to assisting the timekeeper, the third referee shall:
• keep a record of the fi rst fi ve accumulated fouls committed by each
team signalled by the referees in each half of the match and place
a visible sign on the timekeeper’s table to advertise this fact
• keep a record of the time-outs that each team has remaining,
keep the referees and teams informed in this regard and indicate
permission for a time-out when requested by an offi cial from either
team (Law 7)
• keep a record of stoppages in play and the reasons for them
• keep a record of the players taking part in the match
• take note of the goalscorers’ numbers
• record the names and numbers of any players cautioned or sent
off
• monitor the replacement of balls at the request of the referees
• if necessary, check the substitutes’ equipment before they enter
the pitch
• signal to the referees when an obvious error has been made in
cautioning or sending off a player or if an act of violence has been
committed out of their range of vision. In any case, the referees
shall decide on any facts connected with play
• monitor the conduct of those persons seated on the team benches
and inform the referees of any inappropriate behaviour
• provide any other information relevant to the game
In the event of undue interference by the timekeeper or the third
referee, the referee shall relieve the person in question of his duties,
arrange for his replacement and submit a report to the appropriate
authorities.
In case of injury to the referee or second referee, the third referee shall
replace the second referee.
6 – THE TIMEKEEPER AND THE THIRD REFEREE
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Decisions
1 For international matches, the use of a timekeeper and a third
referee is compulsory.
2 For international matches, the chronometer used shall incorporate
all the necessary functions (precise timekeeping, a device to time
the two-minute punishment period of four players simultaneously
and monitor the accumulation of fouls by each team during each
half).
3 If the third referee is absent, the timekeeper shall also assume the
third referee’s specifi c duties.
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7 – THE DURATION OF THE MATCH
Periods of play
The match shall last two equal periods of 20 minutes.
The timekeeping shall be carried out by a timekeeper, whose duties
are defi ned in Law 6.
The duration of either half shall be prolonged to enable a penalty kick
to be taken, or for a direct free kick to be taken against a team that
has committed more than fi ve accumulated fouls.
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Time-out
The teams are entitled to a one-minute time-out in each half.
The following conditions apply to a time-out:
• the team offi cials are authorised to request the third referee for a
one-minute time-out
• a one-minute time-out may be requested at any time but is
permitted only when the team requesting the time-out is in
possession of the ball
• the timekeeper indicates permission for a time-out when the ball is
out of play using a whistle or another acoustic signal distinct from
the ones used by the referees
• when a time-out is granted, the substitutes shall stay off the pitch.
Players may only be substituted at the end of a time-out. The
offi cial issuing the instructions may not enter the pitch
• a team that does not request a time-out in the fi rst half of the
match shall only be entitled to one time-out during the second
half
Half-time interval
The half-time interval shall not exceed 15 minutes.
Decisions
1 If the third referee or timekeeper is not available, the team offi cial
may request the referee for a time-out.
2 If the competition rules stipulate that extra time is to be played at
the end of normal time, there shall be no time-outs during extra
time.
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8 – THE START AND RESTART OF PLAY
Introduction
A coin is tossed and the team that wins the toss shall decide which
goal it will attack in the fi rst half of the match. The other team shall
take the kick-off to start the match. The team that wins the toss shall
take the kick-off to start the second half of the match.
At the start of the second half of the match, the teams shall change
ends and attack in the opposite direction.
Kick-off
A kick-off is a way of starting or restarting play:
• at the start of the match
• after a goal has been scored
• at the start of the second half of the match
• at the start of each period of extra time
A goal may be scored directly from the kick-off.
Procedure
• all players shall be in their own half of the fi eld
• the opponents of the team taking the kick-off must be at least 3 m
from the ball until it is in play
• the ball shall be stationary on the centre mark
• the referee shall give a signal
• the ball shall be deemed in play from the moment it is kicked and
moves forward
• the kicker may not touch the ball for a second time before it has
been touched by another player
After a team scores a goal, the kick-off shall be taken by the other
team.
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Infringements/Sanctions
If the kicker touches the ball a second time before it has touched
another player:
• an indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team from
the place where the infringement occurred*
In the event of any other infringement of the kick-off procedure, the
kick-off shall be retaken.
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The game restarts when the ball touches the fl oor.
Dropped ball
8 – THE START AND RESTART OF PLAY
Dropped ball
A dropped ball is a way of restarting the match after a temporary
stoppage for any reason not mentioned in the Futsal Laws of the
Game, provided that prior to the stoppage the ball was in play and
had not crossed either the touch lines or goal lines.
Procedure
One of the referees shall drop the ball at the place where it was
situated when play was stopped*.
Infringements/Sanctions
The ball shall be dropped again:
• if it is touched by a player before it makes contact with the
ground
• if the ball leaves the pitch after it makes contact with the ground,
without a player touching it
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Special circumstances
A free kick awarded to the defending team in its own penalty area
may be taken from any point inside that penalty area.
An indirect free kick awarded to the attacking team in the penalty area
of the opposing team shall be taken from the penalty area line at the
point nearest to where the offence was committed.
A dropped ball to restart play after it has been temporarily stopped
inside the penalty area shall be taken from the penalty area line at the
point nearest to the position of the ball when play was stopped.
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9 – THE BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY
Ball out of play
The ball shall be deemed out of play when:
• it completely crosses the goal line or touch line, whether along the
ground or through the air
• play has been stopped by the referees
• it hits the ceiling
Ball in play
The ball shall be deemed in play at all other times, including when:
• it rebounds off a goalpost or the crossbar onto the pitch
• it rebounds off either of the referees while they are on the pitch
Decisions
1 When a match is played on an indoor pitch and the ball hits the
ceiling, play shall be restarted with a kick-in to the opponents of
the team that last touched the ball. The kick-in shall be taken from
the point on the touch line nearest to the place on the ground
above which the ball hit the ceiling.
2 The minimum height of ceilings must be 4 m and is stipulated in
the competition regulations.
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10 – THE METHOD OF SCORING
Goal scored
A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line
between the goalposts and under the crossbar, unless a member of
the attacking team, including the goalkeeper, has deliberately carried,
thrown or struck the ball with his hands or arms, and provided that
the scoring team has not previously infringed the Futsal Laws of the
Game.
Winning team
The team that scores the greater number of goals during a match shall
be the winner. If both teams score an equal number of goals or if no
goals are scored, the match shall end in a draw.
Competition regulations
If the competition regulations state that a match shall end with a
winning team or if a play-off match ends in a draw, only the following
procedures shall be taken into account:
• the number of goals scored away from home
• extra time
• kicks taken from the penalty mark
Decision
Only the procedures approved by FIFA and described in these Laws of
the Game may be stated in the competition regulations to determine
the winner of a match or play-off.
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11 – FOULS AND MISCONDUCT
Fouls and misconduct shall be penalised as follows:
Direct free kick
A direct free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team if a player
commits any of the following seven infringements in a manner
considered by the referees to be careless, reckless or excessively
forceful:
• kicking or attempting to kick an opponent
• tripping or attempting to trip an opponent, either by sliding or by
bending down in front of or behind him,
• jumping on an opponent
• charging an opponent
• striking or attempting to strike an opponent
• tackling an opponent
• pushing an opponent
A direct free kick shall also be awarded to the opposing team if a
player commits any of the following four infringements:
• holding an opponent
• spitting at an opponent
• sliding in an attempt to play the ball while an opponent is playing
it or is about to play it (sliding tackle), except for the goalkeeper
in his own penalty area, provided that he does not endanger the
safety of an opponent
• carrying, striking or throwing the ball with one’s hands or arms,
except for the goalkeeper in his own penalty area
The direct free kick shall be taken from the place where the
infringement occurred, unless the free kick has been awarded to the
defending team in its own penalty area, in which case the free kick
may be taken from any point inside the penalty area.
The above-mentioned infringements are accumulated fouls.
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Penalty kick
A penalty kick shall be awarded if a player commits any of the
aforementioned infringements inside his own penalty area, irrespective
of the position of the ball but provided that it is in play.
Indirect free kick
An indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team if a
goalkeeper commits any of the following offences:
• after clearing the ball, he touches it again following a deliberate
pass by a team-mate, before it has crossed the halfway line or been
played or touched by an opponent
• he touches or controls the ball with his hands after it has been
deliberately kicked to him by a team-mate
• he touches or controls the ball with his hands after he has received
it directly from a kick-in taken by a team-mate
• he touches or controls the ball with his hands or feet in his own
half for more than four seconds
An indirect free kick shall also be awarded to the opposing team from
the place where the infringement occurred, if, in the opinion of the
referee, a player:
• plays in a dangerous manner
• deliberately obstructs an opponent
• prevents the goalkeeper from throwing the ball with his hands
• commits any other infringement not previously mentioned in
Law 11 for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player
The indirect free kick shall be taken from the place where the
infringement occurred*.
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11 – FOULS AND MISCONDUCT
Disciplinary sanctions
Yellow and red cards may only be shown to players or substitutes.
The referees are authorised to take disciplinary action from the moment
players enter the pitch until the moment they leave it after the fi nal
whistle.
Cautionable offences
A player shall be cautioned if he commits any of the following
infringements:
• unsporting behaviour
• dissent by word or action
• persistent infringement of the Futsal Laws of the Game
• delaying the restart of play
• failure to respect the required distance when play is restarted with
a corner kick, kick-in, free kick or goal clearance
• entering or re-entering the pitch without the referees’ permission
or infringement of the substitution procedure
• deliberately leaving the pitch without the referees’ permission
A substitute shall be cautioned if he commits any of the following
infringements:
• unsporting behaviour
• dissent by word or action
• delaying the restart of play
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Sending-off offences
A player or a substitute shall be sent off if he commits any of the
following offences:
• serious foul play
• violent conduct
• spitting at an opponent or any other person
• denying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goalscoring
opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (with the exception
of a goalkeeper inside his own penalty area)
• denying an opponent moving towards the player’s goal an obvious
goalscoring opportunity by committing an offence punishable by
a free kick or a penalty kick
• using offensive, insulting or abusive language or gestures
• receiving a second caution in the same match
A substitute shall be sent off if he commits the following offence:
• denying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goalscoring
opportunity
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11 – FOULS AND MISCONDUCT
Decisions
1 A player who has been sent off may not re-enter the play, nor
may he sit on the substitutes’ bench, as he is obliged to leave the
vicinity of the pitch.
A substitute player may enter the pitch two full minutes after a
team-mate has been sent off, unless a goal is scored before the
two minutes have elapsed, and provided he has the authorisation
of the timekeeper. In this case the following conditions apply:
• if there are fi ve players against four and the team with the
greater number of players scores a goal, the team with only
four players may be completed with a fi fth player
• if both teams are playing with four players and a goal is scored,
both teams shall remain with the same number of players
• if there are fi ve players playing against three, or four against
three, and the team with the greater number of players scores
a goal, the team with three players may be increased by one
player only
• if both teams are playing with three players and a goal is scored,
both teams shall remain with the same number of players
• if the team scoring the goal is the one with fewer players, the
game shall continue without any change to the number of
players
2 Under Law 11, following a clearance by the goalkeeper a player
may pass the ball back to him using his head, chest, knee, etc.
provided that he receives it after it has crossed the halfway line or
has been touched or played by an opponent. If, however, in the
opinion of the referees, a player uses a deliberate trick while the ball
is in play in order to circumvent the Law, the player shall be guilty
of unsporting behaviour. He shall be cautioned, shown the yellow
card and an indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing
team from the place where the infringement occurred*.
In such circumstances, it is irrelevant whether the goalkeeper
subsequently touches the ball with his hands or not. The offence
shall be deemed to have been committed by any player who
attempts to circumvent both the letter and the spirit of Law 11.
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3 A tackle that endangers the safety of an opponent shall be
sanctioned as serious foul play.
4 Any act of simulation on the pitch that is intended to deceive the
referees shall be sanctioned as unsporting behaviour.
5 A player who removes his shirt when celebrating a goal shall be
cautioned for unsporting behaviour.
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12 – FREE KICKS
Types of free kick
Free kicks are either direct or indirect.
For both direct and indirect free kicks, the ball shall be stationary when
the kick is taken and the kicker may not touch the ball a second time
until it has touched another player.
The direct free kick
If a direct free kick directly enters the opponents’ goal, a goal shall be
awarded.
The indirect free kick
A goal shall only be awarded if the ball touches another player before
it enters the goal.
Position of free kick
All opponents shall be situated at least 5 m from the ball until it is
in play. The ball shall be deemed in play after it has been touched or
played.
When a defending team is taking a free kick from inside its own penalty
area, all opponents shall remain outside said area. The ball shall be
deemed in play immediately after it has left the penalty area.
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Infringements/Sanctions
If, when a free kick is taken, an opponent does not observe the
regulation distance:
• the kick shall be retaken
If, after the ball is in play, the kicker touches the ball a second time
before it has been touched by another player:
• an indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team from
the place where the infringement occurred*
If the team taking the free kick takes more than four seconds:
• the referees shall award an indirect free kick to the opposing team
from the place where the infringement occurred*
Signals
Direct free kick:
• one of the referees shall indicate the direct free kick by keeping
one arm horizontal and pointing in the direction in which the kick
is to be taken. The referee shall point to the ground with the index
fi nger of the other hand to make it plain to the third referee (or
any other referee at the table) that it is an accumulated foul
Indirect free kick:
• the referees shall indicate an indirect free kick by raising one arm
above their heads, maintaining the arm in that position until the
kick has been taken and the ball has touched another player or
goes out of play
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13 – ACCUMULATED FOULS
Accumulated fouls
• are those punished by a direct free kick as mentioned in Law 11
• the fi rst 5 accumulated fouls committed by each team during each
half are recorded in the match report
• the referees may allow play to continue by applying the advantage
rule if the team has not yet committed 5 accumulated fouls and the
opposing team is not denied an obvious goalscoring opportunity
• when applying the advantage rule, the referees shall use the
mandatory signal to indicate an accumulated foul to the timekeeper
and the third referee as soon as the ball is out of play
• if extra time is played, accumulated fouls from the second period
shall remain valid. Any accumulated fouls during extra time shall
be added to the team’s total from the second period
Position of free kick
For the fi rst fi ve accumulated fouls recorded against either team in
each half, and provided the game has been stopped for that reason:
• the players of the opposing team may form a wall to defend a free
kick
• all opponents shall be situated at least 5 m from the ball
• a goal may be scored directly in the opponents’ goal from this free
kick
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Beginning with the sixth accumulated foul recorded against either
team in each half:
• the defending team’s players may not form a wall to defend a free
kick
• the player taking the kick shall be duly nominated
• the goalkeeper shall remain in his penalty area at a distance of at
least 5 m from the ball
• all the other players shall remain on the pitch behind an imaginary
line that is level with the ball and parallel to the goal line, and
outside the penalty area. They shall remain 5 m away from the ball
and may not obstruct the player taking the free kick
No player may cross this imaginary line until the ball has been struck
and starts to move.
5m
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13 – ACCUMULATED FOULS
Procedure (for the sixth and any subsequent accumulated fouls)
• the player taking the free kick shall kick the ball with the intention
of scoring a goal and may not pass the ball to a team-mate
• once the free kick has been taken, no player may touch the ball
until it has been touched by the defending goalkeeper, rebounded
off the goalpost or crossbar, or left the pitch
• if a player commits his team’s sixth foul in the opposing team’s half
or in his own half in the area bordered by the halfway line and
an imaginary line parallel to the halfway line passing through the
second penalty mark 10 m from the goal line, the free kick shall be
taken from the second penalty mark. The second penalty mark is
described in Law 1. The free kick shall be taken in compliance with
the provisions of the previous paragraph “Position of free kick”
• if a player commits his team’s sixth foul in his own half of the pitch
between the 10 m line, the goal line but outside the penalty area,
the team awarded the free kick shall decide whether to take it
from the second penalty mark or the place where the infringement
occurred
• additional time shall be allowed for a direct free kick to be taken
at the end of each half or at the end of each period of extra time
5m
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Infringements/Sanctions
If a player of the defending team infringes this Law:
• the kick shall be retaken, but only if a goal is not scored
• the kick shall not be retaken if a goal is scored
If a team-mate of the player taking the kick infringes this Law:
• the kick shall be retaken if a goal is scored
• if a goal is not scored, the referees shall stop play and restart the
game with an indirect free kick to the defending team from the
place where the infringement was committed*
If the player taking the kick infringes this Law after the ball has been
put into play:
• an indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team from
the place where the infringement occurred*
If a player of the defending team and a player of the attacking team
infringe this Law:
• the free kick shall be retaken
If a ball strikes an object after it has been played forward:
• the kick shall be retaken
If the ball rebounds into play off a goalkeeper, the crossbar or the
goalposts and then strikes an object:
• the referees shall stop play
• and restart it with a dropped ball at the place where the ball struck
the object*
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14 – THE PENALTY KICK
The penalty kick
A penalty kick is awarded against a team that commits any of the
infringements for which a direct free kick is awarded inside its own
penalty area and while the ball is in play.
A goal may be scored directly from a penalty kick.
Additional time shall be allowed for a penalty kick to be taken at the
end of each half or at the end of each period of extra time.
Position of the ball and the players
The ball:
• shall be placed on the penalty mark
The player taking the penalty kick:
• shall be duly nominated
The defending goalkeeper:
• shall stay on his goal line, facing the kicker and between the
goalposts until the ball has been put into play
The players other than the kicker shall be situated:
• on the pitch
• outside the penalty area
• behind or to the sides of the penalty mark
• at least 5 m from the penalty mark
5m
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Procedure
• The player taking the penalty shall kick the ball forward
• He may not play the ball a second time until it has touched another
player
• The ball shall be deemed in play from the moment it is kicked and
set in motion
When a penalty kick is taken during normal time or when time has
been extended at half-time, full time or during extra time, a goal shall
be awarded if, before passing between the goalposts and under the
crossbar:
• the ball touches either or both goalposts, the crossbar or the
goalkeeper
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Infringements/Sanctions
If a player of the defending team infringes this Law:
• the penalty kick shall be retaken if a goal is not scored
• the penalty kick shall not be retaken if a goal is scored
If a team-mate of the player taking the kick infringes this Law:
• the penalty kick shall be retaken if a goal is scored
• if a goal is not scored, the referees shall stop play and restart the
game with an indirect free kick to the defending team from the
place where the infringement was committed*
If the player taking the kick infringes this Law after the ball is in
play:
• an indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team from
the place where the infringement occurred*
If a player of the defending team and a player of the attacking team
infringe this Law:
• the penalty kick shall be retaken
If a ball strikes an object after it has been played forward:
• the kick shall be retaken
If the ball rebounds into play off a goalkeeper, the crossbar or the
goalposts and then strikes an object:
• the referees shall stop play
• and restart it with a dropped ball at the place where it struck the
object*
14 – THE PENALTY KICK
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15 – THE KICK-IN
The kick-in
The kick-in is a method of restarting play.
A goal may not be scored directly from a kick-in.
A kick-in:
• shall be awarded when the whole of the ball crosses the touch line,
either along the ground or through the air, or hits the ceiling
• shall be taken from the place where the ball crossed the touch
line
• shall be awarded to the opponents of the player who last touched
the ball
Position of the ball and the players
The ball:
• shall remain stationary on the touch line
• may be kicked back onto the pitch in any direction
The player taking the kick-in:
• shall have part of one foot on the touch line or off the pitch at the
moment he takes the kick-in
The players of the defending team:
• shall be at least 5 m from the place where the kick-in is taken
Procedure
• the player taking the kick-in shall do so within four seconds of
receiving the ball
• the player taking the kick-in may not play the ball a second time
until it has touched another player
• the ball shall be deemed in play as soon as it enters the pitch
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Infringements/Sanctions
An indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team if:
• the player taking the kick-in plays the ball a second time before it
has touched another player. The indirect free kick shall be taken
from the place where the infringement occurred*
The kick-in shall be retaken by a member of the opposing team if:
• it is taken incorrectly
• it is taken from a position other than the place where the ball left
the pitch
• it is not carried out within four seconds of the player taking
possession of the ball
• any other infringement of the Law occurs
If an opponent interferes with or hinders a kick-in from being taken
properly:
• he shall be cautioned for unsporting behaviour and shown the
yellow card
15 – THE KICK-IN
5m
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16 – THE GOAL CLEARANCE
The goal clearance
The goal clearance is a method of restarting play.
A goal may not be scored directly from a goal clearance.
A goal clearance shall be awarded when:
• the whole of the ball, having last touched a player of the attacking
team, crosses the goal line either along the ground or through the
air, and a goal is not scored in accordance with Law 10
Procedure
• the ball shall be thrown from any point inside the penalty area by
the goalkeeper
• opponents shall remain outside the penalty area until the ball is
in play
• the goalkeeper may not play the ball a second time until it has
been touched by an opponent or is returned to him by a teammate
once it has crossed the halfway line
• the ball shall be deemed in play when it is thrown directly out of
the penalty area
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Infringements/Sanctions
If the ball is not thrown directly out of the penalty area:
• the goal clearance shall be retaken
If, once the ball is in play, the goalkeeper touches the ball a second
time before it has been touched by an opponent or crossed the
halfway line:
• an indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team from
the place where the infringement occurred*
If the goal clearance is not taken within four seconds of the goalkeeper
taking possession of the ball:
• An indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team on the
penalty area line from the place nearest to where the infringement
occurred
16 – THE GOAL CLEARANCE
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17 – THE CORNER KICK
The corner kick
The corner kick is a method of restarting play.
A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick, but only against the
opposing team.
A corner kick shall be awarded when:
• the whole of the ball, having last touched a player of the defending
team, crosses the goal line either along the ground or through the
air, and a goal is not scored in accordance with Law 10
Procedure
• the ball shall be placed inside the corner arc at the nearest corner
• the opponents shall remain at least 5 m away from the corner arc
until the ball is in play
• the ball shall be kicked by a member of the attacking team
• the ball shall be deemed in play from the moment it is played and
set in motion
• the kicker may not play the ball a second time until it has touched
another player
5m
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Infringements/Sanctions
An indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team if:
• the player taking the corner kick plays the ball a second time
before it has touched another player. The indirect free kick shall
be taken from the place where the infringement occurred*
• the corner kick is not carried out within four seconds from the time
the player taking the kick takes possession of the ball. The indirect
free kick shall be taken from the corner arc
For any other infringement:
• the corner kick shall be retaken
17 – THE CORNER KICK
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PROCEDURES TO DETERMINE THE WINNER
Procedures to determine the winner
Away goals, extra time and kicks from the penalty mark are the three
methods for determining the winning team where competition rules
require there to be a winning team after a match has been drawn.
Away goals
Competition regulations may stipulate that if the teams’ score is level
after playing one home and one away game, the goals scored in the
away match count as double.
Extra time
• extra time shall consist of two equal periods of fi ve minutes
• where a team does not score more than its opponents, the winner
of the match shall be decided by kicks taken from the penalty
mark
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PROCEDURES TO DETERMINE THE WINNER
Kicks from the penalty mark
• the referee shall choose the goal at which the kicks shall be taken
• the referee tosses a coin and the team whose captain wins the toss
shall decide whether to take the fi rst or second kick
• the referee, the third referee and the timekeeper shall keep a
record of the kicks taken
• subject to the conditions explained below, both teams shall take
fi ve kicks
• the kicks shall be taken alternately
• if, before both teams have taken fi ve kicks, one has scored more
goals than the other could score from all fi ve of its kicks, no more
kicks shall be taken
• if, after both teams have taken fi ve kicks, both have scored the
same number of goals, or have not scored any goals, the kicks shall
continue to be taken in the same order until one team has scored
one goal more than the other from the same number of kicks
• all players and substitutes are eligible to take a penalty kick
• each kick shall be taken by a different player and all eligible players
shall take a kick before any player may take a second kick
• an eligible player may change places with the goalkeeper at any
time during kicks from the penalty mark
• only the eligible players and the referees are permitted to remain
on the pitch during kicks from the penalty mark
• all eligible players, except the player taking the kick and the two
goalkeepers, shall remain in the opposite half of the pitch with the
third referee
• the goalkeeper whose team-mate is taking the penalty kick shall
remain on the pitch outside the penalty area in which the kicks are
being taken, on the goal line where it meets the penalty area line
• unless otherwise stated, the Futsal Laws of the Game and
International F.A. Board decisions shall apply when kicks from the
penalty mark are taken
• when a team fi nishes a match with a greater number of players
and substitutes than its opponents, it shall reduce its numbers until
they are equal to those of their opponents and the team captain
shall inform the referee of the name and number of each player
that has been excluded
• before the start of kicks from the penalty mark, the referee shall
ensure that the same number of eligible players per team remain in
the other half of the pitch in readiness to take the penalty kicks
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REFEREE SIGNALS
Start and restart Indirect free kick
of play (kick-off)
Corner kick Kick-in Four second count
Direct free kick/
penalty kick
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REFEREE SIGNALS
Fifth Advantage
accumulated foul indirect free kick
Accumulated foul after applying the advantage rule
Advantage
accumulated foul
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Caution Sending-off Time-out
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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR REFEREES
The aim of these additional instructions and guidelines for referees is
to ensure the correct application of the Futsal Laws of the Game.
Futsal is a competitive sport, and physical contact between the players
is normal and an acceptable part of the game. However, players must
respect the Futsal Laws of the Game and the principles of fair play.
Serious foul play and violent conduct are two sending-off offences
under Law 11 and constitute unacceptable levels of physical
aggression.
Serious foul play
A player is guilty of serious foul play if he uses excessive force or
brutality against an opponent when challenging for the ball when it
is in play.
Any player who lunges at an opponent when challenging for the ball
from the front, from the side or from behind using one or both legs
with excessive force and endangering the safety of an opponent is
guilty of serious foul play.
Violent conduct
Violent conduct can occur on or off the pitch, regardless of whether
the ball is in play or not. A player is guilty of violent conduct if excessive
force or brutality is used against an opponent, without either of them
challenging for the ball.
The player is also guilty of violent conduct if excessive force or brutality
is used against a team-mate or any other person.
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Offences against the goalkeeper
Referees are reminded that:
• it is an offence for a player to stop the goalkeeper from throwing,
clearing or releasing the ball from his hands
• a player must be punished for violent conduct if he plays or tries to
play a ball with his feet when the goalkeeper is throwing, clearing
or releasing the ball
• it is an offence to restrict the goalkeeper’s movements in an
unsporting manner at a corner kick
Shielding the ball
It is not an offence if a player, with the ball under control within
playing distance, shields the ball from an opponent without using his
arms.
However, if the player stops the opponent taking the ball from him by
using his hands, arms, legs or body in an unsporting manner, this will
be punished with a direct free kick or penalty if the infringement was
committed inside the penalty area.
Scissors kick
A scissors kick is allowed provided that it does not endanger the
opponent in the opinion of the referee.
Deliberate handball
Referees are reminded that deliberate handball is punishable with a
direct free kick or penalty if the offence is committed in the penalty
area. Under normal circumstances, deliberate handball should not
result in a caution or sending off.
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Denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity
A player will, however, be sent off if he intentionally prevents an
obvious goalscoring opportunity by using his hand. This punishment
is not for the deliberate handball, but rather for unacceptable and
unsporting behaviour that prevented a goal from being scored.
Cautions for unsporting behaviour as a result of deliberate handball
There are circumstances when, in addition to a direct free kick being
awarded, a player must also be cautioned for unsporting behaviour
e.g. when a player:
• deliberately and blatantly handles the ball to prevent an opponent
gaining possession
• attempts to score a goal by deliberately handling the ball
• pretends to be playing the ball with one part of his body when he
is really doing so with his hands in order to deceive the referees
• tries to prevent a goal or deny a goalscoring opportunity with his
hand when the goalkeeper is not inside his penalty area, and fails
in his attempt
Holding an opponent
A common criticism levelled against referees is their inability to correctly
identify and punish the infringement of holding an opponent.
This inability to properly assess the action of holding a shirt or an
arm can lead to controversy; referees are therefore urged to intervene
immediately and firmly in these situations in accordance with
Law 11.
Generally speaking, a direct free kick or penalty kick is a suffi cient
punishment, but under certain circumstances an additional sanction
should be imposed. For example:
• a player shall be cautioned for holding an opponent to prevent him
from reaching the ball or taking up an advantageous position
• a player shall be sent off for preventing an obvious goalscoring
opportunity by holding an opponent
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Advantage rule
When a team has committed fi ve accumulated fouls and then commits
an infringement that is punishable with a direct free kick or penalty,
the referees must award the direct free kick or penalty except where
there is a clear goalscoring opportunity.
However, if an offence is committed that is punishable by an indirect
free kick in accordance with Law 11, the referees must try to play
advantage to ensure that play fl ows, provided that this does not lead
to any retaliation and is not prejudicial to the team against which the
offence was committed.
Free kicks
Referees are reminded that a player must be cautioned if:
• he fails to observe the regulation distance when play restarts
The penalty kick
It is an infringement of the Laws of the Game for players to stand less
than 5 m from the penalty spot before the penalty kick is taken. The
goalkeeper is likewise in breach of the Laws of the Game if he moves
off his goal line before the ball is kicked.
The referees must ensure that the appropriate measures are taken if
players infringe this rule.
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Kick from the second penalty mark and direct free kick without a wall
It is an infringement of the Laws of the Game for the goalkeeper
to stand less than 5 m from the ball before the kick is taken. The
goalkeeper is also in breach of the Laws of the Game if he stands
outside his penalty area before the ball is kicked.
All other players, with the exception of the player taking the kick,
must stand behind an imaginary line level with the ball, parallel with
the goal line, outside the penalty area and 5 m from the ball until the
ball has been played.
The referees must ensure that the appropriate measures are taken if
the players infringe this rule.
Goalkeeping offences
Referees are reminded that goalkeepers may not keep possession of
the ball in their hands or at their feet (within their half of the pitch)
for more than four seconds. Any goalkeeper committing this offence
will be penalised with an indirect free kick to the opposing team*.
Persistent offenders
Referees must always be alert to players persistently violating the
Futsal Laws of the Game. It must also be noted that even if the player
in question has committed different types of offences, he must be
cautioned for persistently violating the Futsal Laws of the Game.
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Behaviour towards the match offi cials
The team captains are not benefi ciaries of special status or special
treatment insofar as the Futsal Laws of the Game are concerned, but
they do have a certain degree of responsibility when it comes to their
teams’ behaviour.
Any player who is guilty of showing verbal dissent in respect of the
referees’ decisions must be cautioned.
Any player who attacks a match offi cial or is guilty of using offensive,
rude or obscene gestures or language must be sent off.
Simulation
Any player that tries to fool the referees by feigning injury or pretending
to have been the victim of an infringement will be guilty of simulation
and will be punished for unsporting conduct. If the match was stopped
as a result of this infringement, play shall restart with an indirect free
kick from where the infringement was committed*.
Delaying the restart of the match
Referees must caution players who delay the restart of play by using
the following tactics:
• taking a free kick from the wrong place with the deliberate
intention of obliging the referee to order it to be retaken
• kicking the ball away or picking it up and holding it after the
referee has stopped the game
• deliberately provoking a confrontation by interfering with the ball
after the referee has stopped play
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Goal celebrations
Even though players are allowed to express their joy when they score
a goal, the celebration should not be excessive.
In FIFA circular no. 579, FIFA gave permission to celebrate the scoring
of goals in a reasonable manner. However, the practice of rehearsed
celebrations should be discouraged if it causes time-wasting, in which
case the referees should intervene.
Players will be cautioned, if, in the opinion of the referee, they do any
of the following:
• make provocative, derisory or infl ammatory gestures
• leave the pitch and enter an area in which fans are congregated
in order to celebrate a goal
• remove their shirt or cover their head with it
• cover their head or face with a mask or other similar item
Leaving the pitch while celebrating a goal is not a punishable
offence as such, but it is essential that the players return to the pitch
immediately.
The aim is for referees to act preventatively and use common sense
regarding goal celebrations.
Refreshments
Players have the right to consume refreshments during an interruption
in the match, but only at the touch line. Throwing bags of water or
any other type of receptacle containing water onto the pitch is not
permitted.
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Basic playing equipment
Goalkeepers:
• each goalkeeper shall wear colours that distinguish him from the
other players and the referees
• if the goalkeepers have shirts of the same colour and neither
has a spare jersey to change into, the referee shall allow play to
commence
Non-basic playing equipment
• a player may not wear any piece of equipment that is dangerous
to himself or another player
• modern protective equipment, such as headgear, face masks,
shinguards and arm protectors made of soft, light material are
not considered to be dangerous and are therefore permitted
• new technology has ensured that sports glasses are safer for the
player himself and for other players. Referees should therefore
show tolerance and permit the use of such glasses.
Safety
A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous
to himself or another player (including any kind of jewellery).
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Jewellery
All kinds of jewellery are potentially dangerous. Players may not use
tape to cover items of jewellery.
Rings and ear-rings, as well as leather and rubber articles are not
necessary and can only cause injuries.
The word “dangerous” can at times be ambiguous and controversial,
but in the interests of uniformity and consistency, players,
substitutes and match offi cials may not wear any type of jewellery or
adornment.
Taping up jewellery does not provide suffi cient protection.
To avoid last-minute problems, teams must inform their players in
advance of this ban on such items.
Procedure for injured players
The referees must take into account the following instructions if a
player is injured:
• allow the match to continue until the ball goes out of play if the
injury is, in the referees’ opinion, a minor one
• stop the match if they consider the injury to be serious
• after consulting the injured player, the referees shall authorise one
or more (maximum two) medical staff to enter the pitch to allow
them to assess the injury and ensure that the player leaves the
pitch safely and swiftly
• if necessary, the stretcher-bearers shall enter the pitch at the same
time as the doctors to hasten the player’s departure from the
pitch
• the referees must ensure that the injured player is carried off the
pitch safely and swiftly
• the player may not be treated on the pitch
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR REFEREES
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• any player with a bleeding wound must leave the pitch and may
not return until the referees have ascertained that the wound
has stopped bleeding (the third referee may carry out the check,
but only the referees may authorise his entry, if he has not been
substituted); a player may not wear blood-stained clothing
• as soon as the doctors have entered the pitch, the player must
leave the pitch either on foot or be carried off on a stretcher. If a
player does not comply with this provision, he shall be cautioned
for deliberately delaying the restart of play
• assuming he has not been substituted, an injured player may return
to the pitch only after the match has restarted
• an injured player does not have to leave the pitch via the substitution
zone, but over any line that marks the pitch boundaries
• an injured player who has left the pitch or has had to leave the
pitch may be substituted, but the substitute must always enter the
pitch via the substitution zone
• when the ball is in play, the injured player may return to the pitch
if he has not been substituted, but only from the touch line. When
the ball is not in play, he may return via any boundary line on the
pitch
• only the referees may allow an injured player who has not been
substituted to return to the pitch, whether the ball is in play or
not
If the match has not been interrupted for any other reason, or if
the player’s injury is not a consequence of an infringement of the
Futsal Laws of the Game, the referees shall restart the match with a
dropped ball at the place where the ball was when the match was
interrupted*.
Exceptions
Exceptions are made in the following cases only:
• an injury to the goalkeeper
• when the goalkeeper and an outfi eld player collide with each other
and require immediate treatment
• when there is a serious injury, for example, a player has swallowed
his tongue, is suffering from concussion or has broken his leg, etc
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08.08 MC 6000 JBR/sde/rsb

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