What are the rules for 5-a-side football?

What are the rules for 5-a-side football?

5-a-side Football Rules

  • TEAM SIZE. No more than five players on the pitch for each side (six players per team for 6-a-side).
  • FORFEITS.
  • SUBSTITUTIONS.
  • GOALKEEPERS & GOAL AREAS.
  • FREE KICKS, BACK PASSES, PENALTIES & HEAD HEIGHT.
  • SCORING POINTS & PLAY-OFFS FORMAT.
  • OTHER.

Can you be offside in 5-a-side?

Offside. There is no offside within the 5-A-Side football rules.

Can you slide tackle in 7-a-side?

Slide tackles are allowed within laws of the game. Any free kick is direct and the defending team must retreat at least 5 yards from the ball (where possible).

Do you need shin pads for 5-a-side?

Shin pads. In some 5-a-side leagues wearing shin pads is a requirement. If you’re playing on artificial turf you’re best off always wearing them to prevent injury (especially if there are reckless stud-wearing maniacs around, which there nearly always are). It’s one of 5 good ways to prevent silly injuries.

Can you shoot from kick off 5-a-side?

You may shoot from kick off. There are no out of bounds within cages. If you are playing in a un-caged league you re-start play with a roll in or kick in (both cannot go above waist level).

Can I wear studs at goals?

All players should wear shin pads to avoid injury – All players play at their own risk. Bladed studs or metal tipped boots are not allowed. The wearing of any form of jewellery is not permitted during play (watches/fitbits included).

Can you slide tackle in 6 a side?

Note that slide tackles are not allowed. A free kick shall be awarded against any infringing player.

What are the 10 rules in soccer?

Here’s the short and simple soccer rules you need to know as a…

  • No Hands, please. I bet you knew that one.
  • Throw-ins. A throw-in is taken when the ball crosses a sideline and leaves the field.
  • Corner Kicks & Goal Kicks.
  • Fouls.
  • Direct and Indirect Free Kicks.
  • Penalty Kick.
  • Two-touch Rule.

Can you wear studs on 5-a-side?

Avoid: boots with studs, especially blades. There’s no need to wear these unless you’re playing on grass.