MA Futsal League Rules

General Rules:

  • Each regular season match consists of two equal halves 20 minutes.

  • A two-minute half-time period will occur between halves.

  • There is no overtime, injury time or stoppage time.

  • Teams are comprised of four outfield players and one goalkeeper.

  • There is no offsides in futsal.

Substitutions:

  • All substitutions are on the fly, this includes goalkeeping substitutions.

  • A substitute may not enter the match until the player leaving the match is at the touchline in the substitution zone.

  • All substitutions must take place in front of the team bench - not at the half-way line.

Restarts:

  • Kickoffs: are direct. The ball may be played backward.

  • Kickins: are indirect. The ball must be placed on the line and the kick must be taken within 4 seconds.

  • Goal Clearances: are taken when the ball wholly crosses the goal line after being touched last by the attacking team. The goalkeeper must use his/her hands to roll, bounce or throw the ball from anywhere inside the penalty area.

  • Corner Kicks: are direct.

  • Penalty Kicks: are taken from the penalty spot and must be shot at goal by a clearly identified kicker.

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