GAMEPLAY RULES
MATCH LENGTH
Game times are dependant on your league, these can be 40 or 43 minutes long and are broken into two equal halves, if chosen by captains.
Head Height
We have no head height rule, the ball is always in play.
Age Limits
You must be 16 years and above to play in adult leagues.
Kick Off
You are allowed to shoot directly from kick off.
Your 5-a-side Team
5-a-side teams are allowed a max of 9 players including 4 subs,
In Play
The ball is active all of the time. It is play on if it rebounds off the side boards or goal.
Free Kicks
Players must be stood 2 yards from the ball whether it’s direct or indirect.
Every incident resolved by free kick is indirect apart from a foul or a handball.
Foul Play
Players must not shout ‘Leave it’ or anything in an attempt to put off the opposition as it is deemed as unsportsmanlike behaviour.
Tackles and Headers
Any form of slide tackles are not allowed and will result in a free kick being awarded to the opposition. Headers are allowed.
Stay Out of the Box
If a member of the defending team goes inside the box to gain an advantage then a penalty will be awarded against him.
Penalty
Must be taken with a max of a one-step run up.
Keeper Rules
Your Area
If the keeper comes out of the area at any point during the game, a penalty will be awarded to the opposing team.
The keeper has only 6 seconds to release the ball.
No Pass Backs
The ball may not be returned to the goalkeeper by a player from his own team until played by a second player.
This will result in an indirect free kick where the pass back occurred.
GOALKEEPER DISTRIBUTION
The goalkeeper can distribrute the ball in any manner, roll, throw or kick.
Referee Rules
Sent Off
If you are sent off, you will be off the pitch for the rest of the game without a substitute.
If you are sin binned you will be off the pitch for 2 minutes without a subsitute.
Bans
FootyFit SH Ltd reserves the right to ban any individual or teams from all future participation in our leagues or tournaments.
Violent Conduct
Violent conduct in any manner on or off the pitch will lead to immediate suspension for the duration of the game.
Final Decision
Swearing directly at the referee will result in a sending off.
The referee’s decision is final.
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Rules
Shin Pads
We advise that you wear shin pads. You choose not to wear them at your own risk.
Footwear
All suitable footwear is allowed to be worn other than metal studded boots.
Clothing
Teams must wear the same colours.
There are also no jeans or inappropriate clothing allowed.
No Jewellery
No jewellery is to be worn on the pitch.