Rules…
Yes, yes — but in order for the game not to descend into chaos, we need a few basic rules.
Take a few minutes to read through them before taking the court. Most are common sense, but knowing the rules makes for a better game for everyone. These are Peninsula Futsal's competition rules and may differ from official FIFA futsal laws.
Teams consist of 5 players on the court, one of which must be a goalkeeper. Games may start with a minimum of 3 players.
Players are allowed everywhere on the pitch, including goalkeepers.
No tackles or attempted tackles from behind. Strictly no slide tackles. The best players don’t actually tackle, they just use anticipation and movement.
When the ball passes over the touchlines the game is restarted by a kick-in. When the ball passes over the goal line having last been played by an attacker the game is restarted by a goal clearance. This must be done by the goalkeeper and the ball must be thrown by the goalkeeper.
If the ball hits the roof a kick in is taken by the other team.
Goalkeepers cannot receive the ball by hands or feet after releasing the ball unless it has been touched by the opposition.
At free kicks, kick ins and corner kicks, all opponents must be 3 meters from the ball and the ball must be put in to play within 5 seconds of taking possession of it.
Dangerous play can result in yellow or red cards.
Play to the whistle. Everything is left to the discretion of the referee and all abuse will not be tolerated.
No Dickhead Policy. We're here to have fun. Respect your teammates, opponents, referees and everyone else involved. Abuse, intimidation and deliberately dangerous behaviour won't be tolerated.