Futsal Rule

he Playing Court

1. Dimensions: 25-42 m long x 15-25 m wide

2. Marking: 8 cm wide touchlines at the sides, goal lines at the ends, and a halfway-line across; 3 m center circle; no walls or dasherboards

3. Penalty Area: Arc measuring 6 m from each post

4. Penalty Mark: 6 m from the mid-point of goal line

5. Second Penalty Mark: 12 m from the mid-point of the goal line

6. Substitution Zones: 6 m zone (3 m on each side of halfway-line) on the bench side of the pitch

7. The Goals: 2 m high x 3 m wide

8. Surface of the Pitch: Smooth, flat and non-abrasive (e.g. wood, synthetic materials; avoid concrete and tarmac; artificial turf not acceptance for international matches)

The Ball

1. Size: #4

2. Circumference: 62-64 cm

3. Weight: 390-430 grams

4. Bounce: 55-65 cm on first bounce

5. Material: Leather or other suitable material (i.e., not dangerous)

Number of Players

1. Minimum Number of Players to Start Match: 5, one of whom shall be a goalkeeper

2. Minimum Number of Players to Finish Match: 2

3. Maximum Number of Substitutes: 7

4. Substitution Limit: None

5. Substitution Method: "Flying substitution" (all players but the goalkeeper enter and leave as they please; goalkeeper substitutions can only be made when the ball is out of play and with a referee's consent)

Players' Equipment Usual Equipment:

Numbered shirts, shorts, socks, protective shinguards and footwear with rubber soles

Main Referee

1. Duties: Enforce the laws, apply the advantage rule, keep a record of all incidents before, during and after game, stop game when deemed necessary, caution or expel players guilty of misconduct, violent conduct or other ungentlemanly behavior, allow no others to enter the pitch, stop game to have injured players removed, signal for game to be restarted after every stoppage, decide that the ball meets with the stipulated requirements.

2. Position: The side opposite to the player benches

3. Power Unique to Main Referee: Can...