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Law 1 - The field of play. The field of play must be a wholly natural or, if competition rules...
- The Fa Handbook Archive
The FA Handbook 2023-24 9.5MB (PDF); The FA Handbook 2022-23...
- Law 7 - The Duration of The Match
1. Periods of play. A match lasts for two equal halves of 45...
- Law 2 - The Ball
of a pressure equal to 0.6 – 1.1 atmosphere (600 –...
- Law 6 - The Other Match Officials
A video assistant referee (VAR) is a match official who may...
- Law 17 - The Corner Kick
A corner kick is awarded when the whole of the ball passes...
- Law 13 - Free Kicks
Feinting to take a free kick to confuse opponents is...
- The Fa Handbook Archive
- Number of Players. A match is played by two teams, each with a maximum of eleven players; one must be the goalkeeper. A match may not start or continue if either team has fewer than seven players.
- Number of substitutions. OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS. The number of substitutes, up to a maximum of five, which may be used in any match played in an official competition will be determined by FIFA, the confederation or the national football association.
- Substitution procedure. The names of the substitutes must be given to the referee before the start of the match. Any substitute not named by this time may not take part in the match.
- Changing the goalkeeper. Any of the players may change places with the goalkeeper if: the referee is informed before the change is made. the change is made during a stoppage in play.
- The Number of Players
- Substitution Procedure
- Changing Places with The Goalkeeper
- Infringements/Sanctions
- Validity of A Match – Playing Numbers
A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than the following number of players and substitutes for each format: 5-a-side = 5 players per team and 3 substitutes (total of 8 players) 6-a-side = 6 players per team and 3 substitutes (total of 9 players) 7-a-side = 7 players per team and 3 substitutes (total of 10 players)
The maximum number of substitutes permitted is three. The number of substitutions made during a game is unlimited. A player who has been replaced may return to the pitch as a substitute for another player. Substitutions should take place when there is a break in play or during play if the second official is involved in refereeing the game. This wil...
Any of the players or substitutes, may change places with the goalkeeper. The following conditions must be observed: 1. The referee must be informed before the change is made 2. The change may only be made during a stoppage in play 3. The replacement goalkeeper must wear a jersey which distinguishes him from all other players
If, while a substitution is being made, a substitute enters the playing area before the player being replaced has completely left: 1. play is stopped 2. the player being replaced is instructed to leave the playing area 3. The substitute is ‘sin binned’ for the agreed period. 4. Play is restarted by an indirect free kick to be taken by the opposing ...
A match should not be considered valid if the playing strength of either team is permanently reduced by: 1. More than two players for 5–a-side, 2. More than two players for 6-a-side 3. More than three players for 7–a-side. However this should only apply when players are permanently excluded or lost through injury rather than within the ‘Sin Bin’ fo...
Rules. The current Laws of the Game consist of seventeen individual laws, each law containing several rules and directions: Law 1: The Field of Play; Law 2: The Ball; Law 3: The Players; Law 4: The Players’ Equipment; Law 5: The Referee; Law 6: The Other Match Officials; Law 7: The Duration of the Match; Law 8: The start and restart of play
- The Field of Play. The first rule looks at how the field is set up. In the standard 11-a-side match match, the pitch must be 90 to 120 metres in length and 45 to 90 metres wide, with the touchlines being longer than the goal lines.
- The Ball. A regulation soccer ball should be spherical and must weigh between 410 and 450 grams. In addition to this, the ball should be inflated to between 0.6 and 1.1 standard atmospheres.
- The Number of Players. According to the official soccer rules, standard soccer has two teams playing against each other both with 10 outfield players and a goalkeeper on the field.
- The Player’s Equipment. Players can’t wear anything that may cause an injury to themselves or any of the other players. For example, watches or jewellery are not permitted.
Rules of Football (Soccer) A match consists of two 45 minutes halves with a 15 minute rest period in between. Each team can have a minimum off 11 players (including 1 goalkeeper who is the only player allowed to handle the ball within the 18 yard box) and a minimum of 7 players are needed to constitute a match.
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Welcome to The FA’s Guide to the Laws of the Game. Whatever your role in football, this course will help you to understand the key Laws of the Game and how they’re applied. You’ll learn about fouls and challenges, offside, restarts and set pieces. You’ll also gain an understanding of the signals used by referees and assistant referees ...
