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MUMBAI RINK FOOTBALL LEAGUE
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- Mumbai Rink Football League is a platform that will blend an age-old interest of small format (formerly known as Rink Football) with modern-day turf facilities coupled with the execution and structure of a professional franchise-based sporting league
- The league aims to give Mumbaikars a platform to showcase their talent and will also provide players an opportunity to generate alternate income from sports
- MRFL will also look to develop an entire sporting ecosystem around the sport of football, where franchise owners, coaches, physio’s, players and other support staff will be involved in the long run. It aims to be Mumbai’s premier league for small format 5-a-side football
- The city of Mumbai with a history of producing sporting talent at the national and international level lacks a LIVE sporting event, MRFL will intend to plug that gap and provide citizens of Mumbai an immersive experience with LIVE Rink Football
- In additional to LIVE sports, MRFL will combine the traditional sporting business with new age technology to harness the attention of the younger generation
[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”THE FORMAT” tab_id=”1664707858939-a0fd2b49-18cb”][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665386492592{margin-bottom: 23px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]
- MRFL will have multiple leagues set up to ensure representation of different audiences
- The league will begin with an open tournament for men & women followed by a league for Veterans and Under 21’s. This will allow the entire demographic of Mumbai to be involved in the sport. The league subdivision ensures participation of the rich demographic dividend of the city and will celebrate local rivalries through franchises and players. The league is currently being planned to spread across a 21-day format.
- The Open & Veterans league will consist of 32 teams split into 8 groups of 4. Every team plays the other team in each group and will play 3 games in total in the league round. This will be followed by the knock out stages. The top 2 teams from each group qualify for the round of 16, winners will then play the quarters finals, semi-finals and lastly the finals.
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- Mumbai is city divided and opiniated by locality rivalry. From the Queen of the suburbs, Bandra, to the suburban footballing powerhouses of Malad & Borivali, or for that matter the city-based hub of Kalina, Dadar & Churchgate or Eastern suburbs of Chembur, it has always been about locality rivalry & bragging rights
- MRFL will look to build this sporting rivalry and Franchises will be based on Localities only (with prefix or suffix added to the locality name). Each franchise will be required to contract a minimum of 50% local talent (from individual locality) for the first year with the minimum representation to be explored in future years.
- All franchises (teams) will be auctioned and pre-determined event. For enquiries please email us at mrfl@gmail.com
- However, only 10 players will be present in the match day squad with 5 on field and 5 substitutes
- A franchise can further register a manager (or Coach), Physio along with a CEO (or a Franchise owner)
- The game will be played with 4 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper per team
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FRANCHISE, TEAM STRUCTURE & SQUAD
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- Mumbai is city divided and opiniated by locality rivalry. From the Queen of the suburbs, Bandra, to the suburban footballing powerhouses of Malad & Borivali, or for that matter the city-based hub of Kalina, Dadar & Churchgate or Eastern suburbs of Chembur, it has always been about locality rivalry & bragging rights
- MRFL will look to build this sporting rivalry and Franchises will be based on Localities only (with prefix or suffix added to the locality name). Each franchise will be required to contract a minimum of 50% local talent (from individual locality) for the first year with the minimum representation to be explored in future years.
- All franchises (teams) will be auctioned and pre-determined event. For enquiries please email us at mrfl@gmail.com
- However, only 10 players will be present in the match day squad with 5 on field and 5 substitutes
- A franchise can further register a manager (or Coach), Physio along with a CEO (or a Franchise owner)
- The game will be played with 4 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper per team
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PLAYERS
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- All players will have to be mandatorily compensated (paid) by the franchise while signing the contract
- Players will not have to pay any money to play the league and will be contracted to an individual franchise for a specific duration, all players will have to adhere to guidelines provided by MRFL
- Player protection and rights will be guaranteed through a tri-party agreement between the player, franchise and the league representatives.
- Players are allowed to represent only one franchise at a time and will be allowed to play only one sub-league
- This will allow players to negotiate their own contracts and fees with individual franchises.
- For the duration of the contract, no player will be allowed to play any other league, sport and represent another franchise. Violation of this clause will inevitably disqualify them from competing in MRFL
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665391047398{margin-bottom: 23px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]MRFL will not have any player auctions. Investors will be required to buy franchises and players will have to be contracted to these individual franchises (& not the league)[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”SIGN UP WITH US” style=”flat” color=”violet” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:%23contact|title:SIGN%20UP%20WITH%20US”][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”26″ md_spacing=”26″ sm_spacing=”26″ xs_spacing=”26″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1665641216274{margin-top: -33px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #000000 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1462531430496{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664382263136{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]
VENUE & FIXTURES
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The League date will be announced shortly
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The venue for the league will be announced shortly
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NEWS
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TO BE LAUNCHED SOON
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RULES
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- A game will be played in two halves with each half consisting of 10 minutes divided by a 2.5-minute halftime interval
- A team is permitted to have 5 players on-field, one of which will also be a goal keeper
- Added time (injury time) is allocated if periods of the game is lost through stoppages
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Any physical altercation with the referees, management, crowd or between players will automatically invoke a ban and prohibit individuals from taking part for the entire duration of the tournament
Players that are dismissed from the game will not take any further part in the match. It is within the referee and officials’ power to forfeit a game and award a victory to a team, without the finishing the game
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Halfway mark
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Penalty kicks
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Corners and throw-ins
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665399507323{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]All corners to be taken from the designated area defined at the corner of the pitch. No throw-ins will be permitted. Once the ball exits the side-lines, it will need to be placed on the line and kicked in to restart the game. The opponents will have to be at least 5 yards away[/vc_column_text][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665406100958{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]
SCORING AND WINNING
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665406126997{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]A goal is awarded if the whole of the ball passes over the goal line. A goal is not awarded if it has been kicked in from the side line or thrown by hand (goalkeepers)
The team that scores the most goals during a game is the winner. If both teams score an equal number of goals, the game ends in a draw. In the knock out phase, extra time and penalties will be implemented to determine a winner
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- Substitutions during a game and are unlimited
- Substitutions can only take place during a stoppage in play (e.g., a goal kick, free kick, restart, etc.). The referee must be notified of this change. The substituted player must pass the boundary line (off the pitch) before the new player can enter play
- All substitutes must remain outside the pitch
- Any player or substitutes can replace the goalkeeper. The game will continue, even if the new goalkeeper is putting goalkeeper gloves on
- Time wasting during a switch will result in a free kick/goal kick to the opposing team
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- Goalkeeping area: This is defined at each end of the pitch around the goal. This area defines the boundaries within which the goalkeepers can use his hands.
- If a goalkeeper makes contact with the ball outside of the area, a resulting free kick for the attacking team is awarded
- The goalie can either throw or roll out the ball with their hands. The goalkeeper cannot kick the ball to teammates
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- A kick-off is performed at the start of both periods of play. A kick-off is also performed after a goal has been scored. All players must be inside their own half when the opposition are taking a kick-off. The ball must be stationary on the center mark and the kicker must not touch the ball more than once until another player has touched the ball
- A goal may be scored directly from the kick-off
- Goal attempts can be made from anywhere on the pitch
- The ball must be stationary when taking a free kick. The free kick taker cannot touch the ball a second time, until it has touched another player
- All opponents must retreat at least 5 yards from the free kick position. The ball is back in play once the free kick taker has touched the ball
[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Fouls and misconduct” tab_id=”1665393332931-9e18fe8c-a2f1″][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665591684897{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]Players can be excluded from play if they commit any of the following offences, below is a list of fouls and misconducts that would constitute as a ‘direct’ free kick:
- Dangerous play – Kicking, tripping or charging an opponent
- Excessive tackling – Recklessly or careless tackles
- Slide tackling – Slide tackles are not permitted
- Hand ball – Excluding the goalkeeper within their own areas
- Time wasting – Attempts to slowdown play
- A yellow card handed to a player will require him to be benched for 2 minutes during the half. The player will be called back on by the referee after 2 minutes.
- A second yellow will ban the player for the entire duration of the game with a further one match suspension.
- A direct red car will suspend the player for the current and a further 2 games in the tournament.
- Striking or attempting to strike another player
- Spitting at an opponent
- Unsportsmanlike conduct
- Verbal abuse to the opposition or referee
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NEWS
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COMING SOON
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NEWS
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COMING SOON
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VENUE & FIXTURES
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The League date will be announced shortly
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The venue for the league will be announced shortly
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THE LEAGUE
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5-A-Side Football Rules
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THE LEAGUE
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5-A-Side Football Rules
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664561705643{margin-bottom: 23px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]The league is currently being planned to spread across a 21-day format.
The Open & Veterans league will consist of 32 teams split into 8 groups of 4. Every team plays the other team in each group and will play 3 games in total in the league round. This will be followed by the knock out stages. The top 2 teams from each group qualify for the round of 16, winners will then play the quarters finals, semi-finals and lastly the finals.
To begin with, the Women’s & Under 21 will consist of 16-24 teams and will be split in groups of 4. The Round 1 league format will be followed by the knockout stages.
Any physical altercation with the referees, management or between players of franchises will automatically invoke a ban and prohibit individuals from taking part for the entire duration of the tournament.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1664703036648{margin-top: -33px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1462531430496{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664382579287{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]
GAME FORMAT & DURATION
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664561714265{margin-bottom: 23px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]A game will be played in two halves with each half consisting of 12.5 minutes divided by a 2.5-minute halftime interval.
All matches will be officiated by 2 on-field referees with the support of a technical bench.
A team is permitted to have 5 players on-field, one of which will also be a goal keeper.
Cards and warnings: A yellow card handed to a player will require him to be benched for 2 minutes during the half. The player will be called back on by the referee after 2 minutes. A second yellow will require to the player to be banned for the entire duration of the game with a further one match suspension. A direct red car will suspend the player for the current and a further 2 games in the tournament.
Substitutions will only be permitted during a pause in play of the game and not when the game / ball is in motion. Players will have to inform the referee before taking the field.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2303″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1665641233894{margin-top: -33px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #000000 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1462531430496{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664704964482{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]
5-A-Side Football Rules
[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”a” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”THE LEAGUE” tab_id=”1664515415743-0dc40abd-70b1″][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709373414{margin-bottom: 23px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]The league is currently being planned to spread across a 21-day format.
The Open & Veterans league will consist of 32 teams split into 8 groups of 4. Every team plays the other team in each group and will play 3 games in total in the league round. This will be followed by the knock out stages. The top 2 teams from each group qualify for the round of 16, winners will then play the quarters finals, semi-finals and lastly the finals.
To begin with, the Women’s & Under 21 will consist of 16-24 teams and will be split in groups of 4. The Round 1 league format will be followed by the knockout stages.
Any physical altercation with the referees, management or between players of franchises will automatically invoke a ban and prohibit individuals from taking part for the entire duration of the tournament.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”GAME FORMAT & DURATION” tab_id=”1664703058410-1810d3c8-3961″][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709382900{margin-bottom: 23px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]A game will be played in two halves with each half consisting of 12.5 minutes divided by a 2.5-minute halftime interval.
All matches will be officiated by 2 on-field referees with the support of a technical bench.
A team is permitted to have 5 players on-field, one of which will also be a goal keeper.
Cards and warnings: A yellow card handed to a player will require him to be benched for 2 minutes during the half. The player will be called back on by the referee after 2 minutes. A second yellow will require to the player to be banned for the entire duration of the game with a further one match suspension. A direct red car will suspend the player for the current and a further 2 games in the tournament.
Substitutions will only be permitted during a pause in play of the game and not when the game / ball is in motion. Players will have to inform the referee before taking the field.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”RULES” tab_id=”1664703004663-67bc2644-874c”][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709391518{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]With so many variations of 5-A-Side football rules (Five-A-Side), PlayCam can help clear up the confusion with our guide to 5-a-side football rules.
With help from the FA’s official 5 A Side Football Rules: Laws of the Game 2012, PlayCam gives you a handy summary to keep players informed.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709397679{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]Typically, the 5-A-Side (Five-A-Side) pitches are enclosed within a boundary area. These playing areas are marked with lines. These markings within the pitch indicate the following:[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”The basics” tab_id=”1664702631745-2bbdbe7c-da14″][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709405927{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]Typically, the 5-A-Side (Five-A-Side) pitches are enclosed within a boundary area. These playing areas are marked with lines. These markings within the pitch indicate the following:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709412238{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]
(1) Goalkeeping area – This is defined at each end of the pitch as a semi circle around the goal. This area is exclusive to the goalkeepers.
(2) Halfway mark – The centre mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. At the start of a game or following a goal, teams start and restart the game from this point.
(3) Penalty mark – A penalty spot is the mark just outside of the goalkeeping area.
Corners and throw-ins – Unless marked with a line, there are no corners and throw-ins during a 5-A-Side game. If the pitch is not bounded, a player restarts play with either a roll in or kick in.
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Duration
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709419678{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]League and competition games are divided into two equal periods. Each period can range between 5 and 25 minutes. Half Time intervals are a maximum 5 minutes, unless otherwise altered by the Referee.
Added time (injury time) is allocated if periods of the game is lost through stoppages.[/vc_column_text][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664520598547{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]
Scoring and winning
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709428211{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]A goal is awarded if the whole of the ball passes over the goal line. A goal is not awarded if it has been thrown by hand, including goalkeepers.
The team that scores the most goals during a game is the winner. If both teams score an equal number of goals, the game ends in a draw. In tournaments, extra time and penalties will implemented to determine a winner.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Teams & substitutions” tab_id=”1664522094493-5d3ef11c-2500″][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664522215340{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]
Squads
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A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than 5 players on the pitch at one given time. Squads can consist of a maximum of 8 players (3 substitutes).
The game is officially played with 4 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper per team. Formations and positions are set by each team. There are no limits to the amount of defenders or attackers per team.
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Substitutions
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709435681{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]Substitutions during a game and are unlimited. A substituted player may return to the pitch again for another player. This is know as rolling substitutions.
Substitutions can only take place during a stoppage in play (e.g. a goalkick, free kick, restart, etc.). If a referee is present, then the referee must be notified of this change. The substituted player must pass the boundary line (off the pitch) before the new player can enter play.
All substitutes must remain outside the pitch, or behind their goals if there is no gate or barriers.
Goalkeeper substitution – Any player or substitutes can replace the goalkeeper. The game will continue, even if the new goalkeeper is putting goalkeeper gloves on.
Time wasting during a switch will result in a free kick/goal kick to the opposing team.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Goalkeeper & back-passes” tab_id=”1664522836810-5b3c4ce1-2283″][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664523272845{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]
Goalkeeping area
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709447521{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]No player except for the goalkeeper is allowed inside the goalkeeping area. If a defender enters the area to defend and makes contact with the ball, the attacking side is awarded a penalty. If an attacker enters the area to score, the defending team restarts with the goalkeepers ball or advantage played.
If a goalkeeper makes contact with the ball outside of the area, a resulting penalty for the attacking team is awarded.[/vc_column_text][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664523298763{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]
Goalkeeper distribution
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5-A-Side back-pass Rule
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If a goalkeeper distributes the ball to a defender, that defender must then pass to an outfield player before returning the ball to the goalkeeper.
As per the example; a defender cannot receive the ball from their goalkeeper and then pass directly back to them. As a result of the committed ‘back-pass’, the attacking team are awarded an indirect free kick from the position of the passed-back pass (minimum of 2 yards outside the goalkeepers area).
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Substitutions
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709466598{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]Substitutions during a game and are unlimited. A substituted player may return to the pitch again for another player. This is know as rolling substitutions.
Substitutions can only take place during a stoppage in play (e.g. a goalkick, free kick, restart, etc.). If a referee is present, then the referee must be notified of this change. The substituted player must pass the boundary line (off the pitch) before the new player can enter play.
All substitutes must remain outside the pitch, or behind their goals if there is no gate or barriers.
Goalkeeper substitution – Any player or substitutes can replace the goalkeeper. The game will continue, even if the new goalkeeper is putting goalkeeper gloves on.
Time wasting during a switch will result in a free kick/goal kick to the opposing team.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”During the match” tab_id=”1664523571948-f288d205-f37c”][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664523639995{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]
Kick-off
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709754689{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]A kick-off is performed at the start of both periods of play. A kick-off is also performed after a goal has been scored. All players must be inside their own half when the opposition are taking a kick-off.The ball must be stationary on the centre mark and the kicker must not touch the ball more that twice until another player has touched the ball.
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Out of Play
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709761088{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]If the ball is lost out of bounds or lodged within the barriers, the game is restarted with a ‘drop ball’. The referee releases the ball between two players. Play commences once the ball touches the ground.[/vc_column_text][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664523686710{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]
Offside
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Playing areas
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All outfield players are permitted to play anywhere on the pitch, except for the goalkeepers area. Unlike the outfield players, goalkeeping are restricted to their own goalkeeping areas only.
Goal attempts can be made from anywhere on the pitch (apart from goalkeeping areas).
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Substitutions
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709473892{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]Substitutions during a game and are unlimited. A substituted player may return to the pitch again for another player. This is know as rolling substitutions.
Substitutions can only take place during a stoppage in play (e.g. a goalkick, free kick, restart, etc.). If a referee is present, then the referee must be notified of this change. The substituted player must pass the boundary line (off the pitch) before the new player can enter play.
All substitutes must remain outside the pitch, or behind their goals if there is no gate or barriers.
Goalkeeper substitution – Any player or substitutes can replace the goalkeeper. The game will continue, even if the new goalkeeper is putting goalkeeper gloves on.
Time wasting during a switch will result in a free kick/goal kick to the opposing team.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Free kicks & misconduct” tab_id=”1664523980116-277efd46-e114″][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664524005721{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]
Fouls and misconduct
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709741610{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]Within 5-A-Side Football rules, there are a number of ways fouls are awarded. Below is a list of fouls and misconducts that would constitute as a ‘direct’ free kick:
- Dangerous play – Kicking, tripping or charging an opponent
- Excessive tackling – Recklessly or careless tackles
- Slide tackling – Slide tackles are not permitted (includes block attempts)
- Hand ball – Excluding the goalkeeper within their own areas
- Time wasting – Attempts to slowdown play
Below is a list of fouls that would constitute as an ‘indirect’ free kick:
- A back pass – After receiving the ball from a goalkeeper, a player passes the ball directly back
- Incorrect goalkeeper distribution – a goalkeeper can only use their hands to distribute the ball
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Free kicks
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709482471{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]The ball must be stationary when taking both a direct or an indirect free kick. The free kick taker cannot touch the ball a second time, until it has touched another player.
All opponents must retreat at least 2 yards from the free kick position. The ball is back in play once the free kick taker has touched the ball.[/vc_column_text][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664524537355{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]
Penalty kicks
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- An outfield player makes contact with the ball inside their own goalkeeping area.
- A goalkeeper makes contact with the ball outside their own goalkeeping area
Penalty kick takers have a maximum one yard run-up to strike the ball. All defending players can wait outside of the goalkeeping area during the penalty kick.
Below are fouls that would result in a penalty kick:
- Players inside of the area – Outfield players cannot make contact with the ball inside the area
- Goalkeepers outside of the area – Goalkeepers cannot make contact with the ball outside the area
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Player dismissal
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709510689{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]Players can be excluded from play if they commit any of the following offences:
- Striking or attempting to strike another player
- Continuous tackling recklessly or carelessly
- Spitting at an opponent
- Unsportsmanlike conduct
- Verbal abuse to the opposition or referee
Players that are dismissed from the game will not take any further part in the match. It is within the referee and officials power to forfeit a game and award a victory to a team, without the finishing the game.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Overhead height” tab_id=”1664524578851-2763a012-e06f”][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664709522080{margin-bottom: 23px !important;}”]Contrary to popular belief, and other 5-A-Side football rules; overhead height play IS permitted within 5-A-Side.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1664705015987{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_id=”sponsors” css=”.vc_custom_1665569940941{background-color: #f2f4f7 !important;}”][vc_column][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”42″ md_spacing=”42″ sm_spacing=”25″ xs_spacing=”0″][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Sponsors” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:50|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”42″ md_spacing=”42″ sm_spacing=”25″ xs_spacing=”0″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][stm_carousel image_size=”” disable_controlls=”disable” images=”2181,2182,2183,2184,2185,2186″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1664714810614{margin-top: -33px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #000000 !important;}” el_id=”contact”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1462531430496{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”76″ md_spacing=”76″ sm_spacing=”76″ xs_spacing=”76″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664607308772{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”]
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