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Basic Rules of Futsal

  • When the ball goes out of bounds over the sideline (touchline), it is put back into play with a kick-in. The kick-in can not go directly into the goal.
  • When the ball goes out over the end line, it is put back into play either by throwing the ball back into the playing area, or awarding a Corner Kick.
  • After a goal has been scored, it is put back into play by a kick off.
  • Players can score from anywhere on the field.
  • No slide tackling or shoulder charging. All fouls are penalized as in 11 a side soccer. The opponent must be five yards away from the ball at the time of the kick.
  • No off-sides.
  • Players have 4 seconds to take free kicks, corner kicks and kick ins. Goalkeepers have only four seconds to get the ball back into play upon receiving it.
  • Each official game is 20 minutes each half in duration, this can be adjusted to suit requirements of particular competitions.