What are the 5 rules of futsal?

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Basic rules of futsal

5 players versus 5 players, one of which will be a Goalkeeper.
Subs on the fly, like hockey.
No offsides.
No goalkeeper punts, ball must stay below head height, otherwise possession and a free kick will be awarded to the opposing team.

Can you score directly from a kick-off in futsal?

Kickoffs: A goal may be scored directly against the opponents from the kick-off. The ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves. Tapped balls are not in play – the ball must move.

What is second penalty spot in futsal?

The second penalty spot is used if a player commits their team’s sixth foul in the opposing team’s half or in their own half in the area bordered by the halfway line and an imaginary line parallel to the halfway line passing through the second penalty mark; the free kick is taken from the second penalty mark.

What is a penalty kick-in futsal?

FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game. A penalty kick is awarded against a team that commits any of the ten offences for which a direct free kick is awarded, inside its own penalty area and while the ball is in play. A goal may be scored directly from a penalty kick.

Is there offside rule in futsal?

There is no offside in futsal.

Can you slide tackle in futsal?

Sliding Tackles – Sliding tackles are not allowed in Futsal but players ARE allowed to slide on the pitch, for example to stop the ball from going out of play. For a player sliding to be considered an offence, the tackler’s opponent must have possession of the ball.

Is there offside in futsal?

Two referees officiate the game and are situated on each touchline. As there are no side hoardings, the ball can go out of play. If this happens, play resumes via a kick-in, rather than a throw-in or by rolling the ball. There is no offside in futsal.