Rules of play futsal

Here I Will Explain about the Rules of Play Futsal 1. There is a maximum number of 10 players per team with 5 (Including goalkeeper) on the pitch at any one time. 2. There is up to 5 substitutes allowed per game and no substitution limit. 3. Substitution must take place at the Substitution Zone. The player being replaced must be completely off the court before the replacement enters the court. The Referee need not be informed. 4. Games last for : Minis (6yrs to 8yrs ) - 2 x 13 mins Juniors (9yrs to 17yrs) - 2 x 15 mins Seniors (18yrs and over) - 2 x 18 mins 5. Following a coin toss the winning team kicks off. The opposing team waits outside the centre circle until the ball has been touched. 6. If the ball touches the line it is considered as in. 7. Necessary Equipment: Numbered shirts, shorts, socks, protective shin-guards and footwear with rubber soles. 8. Fouls or misconducts leading to a direct free kick:

kicking or attempting to kick an opponent tripping or jumping at an opponent charging an opponent in a violent or dangerous manner striking, attempting to strike, or spitting at an opponent holding/pushing an opponent handling the ball (except goalkeeper)

9. Leading to an indirect free kick:

dangerous play (e.g. attempting to kick ball held by goalkeeper) obstruction charging the goalkeeper in the penalty area goalkeeper picks up or touches with his hands a back pass or a kick in from team mates goalkeeper controls the ball with any part of his body for more than 4 seconds goalkeeper touches with any part of his body a back pass that has been played back to him before the ball has been touched by an opponent

10. Red and yellow cards are given in a similar manor as original football(Soccer).