Basic Game Format

• Number of Players:
• 5 per team (1 goalkeeper + 4 outfield players)
• Match Duration:
• 2 halves of 12 minutes (stopped clock)
• 1-minute halftime
• Substitutions:
• Unlimited rolling substitutions
• Must occur within the designated substitution area (play does not stop)
• 4 second rule:
• The 4 second role is for any dead ball situation or goal keepers’ possession. The referee will count out loud to 4 once the player is in position (or deemed ready position if time wasting) and defending players are at least 4 meters away. If the referee gets to 4 without the ball being played a kick-in is awarded to the other team.

 Goalkeeper Rules?

• 4-Second Rule: Must release the ball within 4 seconds when in possession from kick-in or keeper possession)
• Backpass Rule: Normal futsal rules does not apply (outfield roles apply)
• No Goal Kicks: Instead of a kick restarts the keeper must throw/roll from within penalty area)- within 4 seconds

Restarts

• Kick-ins (instead of throw-ins):
• Awarded when the ball goes out of play on the sideline
• Ball must be placed on the line and kicked in within 4 seconds (this will be coached by the ref, not necessarily enforced)
• Corner Kicks: Must be taken within 4 seconds

Scoring

• Goals can only be scored from within the opponent’s half
• Goals can be scored directly from a corner or restart (kick off)
• Goals cannot be scored directly from the sideline kick-in (another player needs to touch it before it crosses the line)