REGULATIONS OF

SOCCER

The ten basic rules of soccer

Darwin Robles Luján
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Updated on 05/16/2022 12:10 p.m.

To talk about the rules of football, we first need to delve a little into
The history of the so-called king sport. The statutes of football date back to the 19th century.
when in Montecuruto in 1863 by the University of Cambridge together with
the Football Association of England established the first set of
football rules, which set the baseline for the current regulations that govern it
next, we will learn about some of these important rules of the
popular sports discipline.
How many rules does soccer have?
It could be said that it has a wide variety of guidelines, but here we show you the
resumen de las 10 principales reglas del fútbol:

Football matches are divided into two halves, each lasting 45 minutes, with
a 15-minute break.
The referee tosses a coin to decide which side of the court they will play on.
The ball is in play as long as there is no foul. The ball is out of
The field crosses the goal or the sideline.
A goal will be scored when the ball crosses the goal line and enters the net, always and
when there is no fault.
A player is considered offside if they pass to their teammate and
this is closer to the opposite finish line compared to the ball and the
Last opponent. In this case, the referee will award the opponent an indirect free kick.
(pass to another player).
6. Touch the ball; jump over the opponent, push him, hit him, hold him,
kicking it or spitting it; are considered fouls and are penalized with a free kick in favor.
of the affected team.
7. The referee shows a yellow card to caution a player (for infringing the
regulation) and a red card to expel him (for violent conduct against the
opponent or prevent a goal with the hand.
8. The free kick resumes play after a foul. There are two types:
Direct free kick: direct shot at the team's goal
opposite.

Indirect free kick: a pass to another player.

9. Penalties are awarded when a player commits an infringement inside the

the area that is defended and is charged in favor of the opposing team.
10. The players resume the game from different parts of the court, for that reason
there are three, with the names of where it is carried out:
throw-in

goal kick

corner kick
The 17 Rules of Football Summarized
According to the International Federation of Association Football (commonly known
by its initials FIFA), the institution that governs soccer federations worldwide
Planet, there are 17 rules of football and they are:

1. The playing field

The field is rectangular and will have a length between 90 to 120 meters and 45 to 90.
meters wide. It is divided into two parts and marked by lines that define:
Football field marking (side lines, goal lines,
finish line).

Goal of the field.

The corners.

The ball
Spherical.

Made of leather or another permitted material.

It will have a circumference between 70 to 68 cm.

It will weigh between 410 and 450 grams.

Pressure between 0.6 and 1.1.

3. The players
There are 11 starting players, including the goalkeeper.

8 substitutes are allowed.

A maximum of 3 player substitutions can be made during the

match.
4. The equipment
T-shirt

Shorts

Media

sneakers

The colors of the players' equipment must be different from the team.
opposite. The clothing of the referee and assistants must be different from both
teams.
5. The referee
He/She takes care of the rules of the game and has the authority to reprimand
the players.

He has the authority to expel a player upon noticing misconduct.

violent.

Enforces the official duration of the match. Can

add time as deemed appropriate.

It can interrupt or suspend a match if deemed necessary.

necessary.

Indicate the start, resumption of the game, and end of the match.

6. The assistant referees

There are two assistant referees to the main referee, who perform the functions
to indicate:

If the ball goes out of bounds.

Corner kicks.
 Out of games.

Goal kicks

Goal scored.

Player changes.

Infractions that the main referee cannot see.

Duration of the match.

7. Duration of the match

It has two halves of 45 minutes each. There is a break no longer than 15.
minutes between each time.

8. Kick-off
Before the match begins, the referee and the captains meet in the middle of the field.
from each team to choose which part of the field will be theirs. This choice is
tossed to fate using a coin. The winner will be able to choose. In the second
time will be exchanged from side.

9. Ball in play or ball out of play

Ball in play: when the ball is inside the court,
as long as no absence is marked.

Ball out of play: when the ball crosses the line of

band or the finish line and if the referee interrupts the match.

10. Goal scored

A goal will be scored when the ball completely crosses the goal line and enters.
to the arch formed by two posts and a crossbar), as long as there is no foul.
previous in the scoring team.
11. Offside (offside or advanced position)
A player is considered offside when three conditions are met simultaneously, and these are
cuando un jugador le da pase a su compañero y este compañero está:

In the opponent's field while their team has the ball.

In front of the ball.

In front of the penultimate rival.

A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the offside occurred.
game.

12. Offenses
Fouls will be penalized with free kicks.

A direct free kick (direct shot at the goal of the team) is granted to the
team affected when a player commits an infraction against the opponent, such as:

Kick it or try to kick it.

To trip someone.

Jump over him.

Push it.

Hit it or try to do it.

Subject it.

Spit it out.

It is also considered an offense to deliberately touch the ball with the hands.
An indirect free kick (pass to a teammate) is awarded to the opponent when a
goalkeeper

It takes more than 6 seconds to put the ball into play

after having it in their hands.

Manipulate the ball after having put it into play and

before another player touches it.

He has the ball in his hands after a teammate passed it to him.

had passed with the foot.

Manipulate the ball after receiving it from a teammate, a

throw-in.

13. Disciplinary sanctions

Disciplinary sanctions involve punishable offenses such as
warning or expulsion and are imposed through the use of the yellow card or
red, respectively.

Warning
A player will be cautioned with a yellow card for:

Unsportsmanlike conduct.

Reject the referee's decisions with words or actions.

Recurrent violation of the rules.

Delay the resumption of the game.

Not respecting the mandatory distance.

Entering the field without the referee's permission.

 Leaving the field without the referee's authorization.

Expulsion
A player will be sent off with a red card for:

For playing roughly

Violent behavior

Spit at the opponent or another person.

Prevent a goal using the hands.

Prevent the goal by committing a punishable offense.

Speak or gesture offensively.

To accumulate two yellow cards.

14. Free kicks

Free kicks are awarded after a foul. There are two types:

Direct free kick

Consiste en un lanzamiento directo del balón al arco. Si el tiro libre se da en su

same goal, a corner kick will be awarded.

Indirect free kick:

The ball will have two touches before crossing the goal line. If there is one, it will be awarded.
goal kick.

15. Penal
A penalty is a punishment that is enforced after a player commits.
an infraction (punishable with a direct shot) within their area against the opponent or
He touches the ball with his hand. The penalty is taken by a player in front of the goal.

16. Throw-in
It is a way to resume the game when the ball crosses the sidelines.
(by land or by air).

The goal kick must be taken by an opponent of the last player who touched the ball.
the ball. This opponent throws the ball with their hands and over their head,
from where the ball left.
17. Goal kick
It is another way to resume the game after the ball crosses the line.
meta (by land or by air).

The goalkeeper will restart the game from their area if the last one to touch the ball before
his exit was a rival.

What are the first rules of football?

The first two rules of football, according to FIFA, refer to the measurements.
of the playing field (court) and of the ball.

What is rule number 4 of football?

According to FIFA, regulation number 4 refers to the attire of the
players from both teams. This uniform consists of: shirt, shorts,
stockings and sneakers.

The regulations indicate that the clothing of the players from both teams, referee
and assistants must be different colors.

How long does a futsal match last?

A football match has two halves: the first half lasts 45 minutes and the
another 45 minutes. In addition, there are 15 minutes of break in between the
first and second half. Adding, the approximate total duration (including the
The halftime of a match is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Remember that it can be extended for a longer time if there is extra time or penalties.
to define a winner.
What is not allowed in football?
In football, fouls and infractions are not allowed, which are penalized with
free kicks or penalties. All types of violent behavior are prohibited in football.
like:
Intentionally touching the ball with the hands (except for the
goalkeeper)

Kick or try to kick the opponent.

Tripping players from the other team.

Jump over the opponent.

Push the opponent.

Hit or try to do it.

Hold the opponent.

Spit at the opponent.

It is also prohibited for goalkeepers:

Take more than 6 seconds to put the ball into play

after having it in their hands.
Manipulate the ball after having put it into play and
before another player touches it.

To have the ball in your hands after a teammate gives it to you

I had passed with my foot.

Manipulating the ball after receiving it from a teammate, a

throw-in

Infractions are considered and yellow cards are issued (warning) or

red (expulsion)
 Unsportsmanlike conduct.

Rejecting the referee's decisions with words or actions.

Recurrent violation of the rules.

Delay the resumption of the game.

Not respecting the regulatory distance.

Entering the field without the referee's permission.

Leaving the field without the referee's authorization.

Play roughly

Spit at the opponent or another person.

Preventing a goal using the hands.

Preventing the goal by committing a punishable offense.

To speak or gesture offensively.

What is allowed in soccer?

In football, playing fair is allowed based on its described rules.
previously. You can use your feet or the rest of your body to touch the
ball, except for the hands and arms intentionally.

Manoeuvres are allowed, passing to a teammate of the same team, kicking the
ball towards the opposing goal.

How do you play five-a-side football?

Football is played with a round ball and two teams of 11 players each.
The ball must enter the opposing team's goal to score a
The one with the most goals wins the match. If the result is equal in number of
goals for each team, a draw is considered.
The players push the ball towards the opposing goal with control over the ball.
They must push the ball with their feet or any part of their body, except for the
hands (except for throw-ins) or arms.

Futsal
The indoor soccer, hall football, futsal, football five-a-side or microfootball is a sport
where each team must be made up of 5 players in which there should be
a goalkeeper in each team, the game consists of getting the ball into a
goal protected by the goalkeeper of the opposing team who will try to prevent the
ball enters the goal. It was inspired by other sports like soccer, which is the
base of the game; handball; and others like water polo; and basketball;
taking not only part of the rules from these, but also some tactics of
game. Although it was initially governed by the International Football Federation
of the Salon (FIFUSA), today there are two global entities: the direct successor of the
previously known as the World Futsal Association (AMF), and FIFA. Unlike the
football and just like in beach football, there is no offside here,
detailWikipedia.

Rules of futsal
The penalty area must be parallel, 6 meters from the line of
meta and the lines that connect it to the baseline must be
curves. The penalty spot must be 6 meters from each
goal area and the double penalty at 10 meters from each goal.
The goals must measure 3 meters wide and 2 meters high.
high

Periods of 20 minutes. Futsal matches are divided into

two periods of 20 minutes of play each.

Dead times.

Unlimited changes.

Replacement of the expelled.

The archers, always special.

Accumulated fouls and the second penalty point.

 When playing, opponents cannot touch their
rival

Playing surface
The length will be between 40m in length and
20 meters wide.

For international matches, the length will range from 85 to 42.

meters and the width from 18 to 25.

The penalty spot will be 6 meters from the goal line.

double penalty 10 meters from the back line.

The goals will have dimensions of 3 meters of

wide.

Ball
Its circumference can be between 61 and 63 cm. Its weight
will be a maximum of 435 grams and a minimum of 410. And
it must be circular.