Football Rules

1. Pitch

(1) Area:

The pitch must be rectangular, and its length cannot exceed one One hundred and thirty yards cannot be shorter than one hundred yards; its width exceeds

one hundred yards, and it cannot be shorter than fifty yards. (The length of the court for international competitions is 110 to 120 yards, and the width is 70 to 80 yards.) In any case, the length must be greater than the width.

(2) Boundary lines:

The competition court must have clear boundaries, the width of the line shall not exceed five inches (12 cm), and there shall be no V-shaped grooves. The line with the longer sides

is called the sideline; the line with the shorter ends is called the end line (or goal line). A small flat-topped flag should be erected at each of the four corners of the court. One flagpole should be erected. The height of the flagpole should not be less than five feet (one meter and fifty centimeters); and outside the two ends of the center line of the court, A flagpole of the same style should also be erected at least one yard from the sideline. The center line should run across the court and there should be a clear point in the center of the court, and

a circle should be drawn with this point as the center and a radius of ten yards.

(3) Goal area:

On the end lines (goals) at both ends of the field, six yards from the goal posts, draw a six-yard vertical line into the field. , so that it is at right angles to the end line

, and a line is drawn to connect the two vertical lines extending to the two ends of the field and parallel to the end line. Between these three lines and the ground within the end line

surface, called the goal area.

(4) Penalty area:

On the end lines at both ends of the field, eighteen yards from the goal posts, draw an eighteen-yard vertical line into the field. Make it at right angles to the end line,

Draw a line to connect these two vertical lines to the two ends of the field, and parallel to the end line. The ground between these three lines and the end line is called a penalty

Ball area. In the center of the goal line, twelve yards away from the field, make a clear mark. This is the penalty spot for the twelve-yard penalty. With each

free throw spot as the center and ten yards as the radius, draw an arc outside the penalty area.

(5) Corner kick area:

With the erect point of each corner flag pole as the center of the circle and one yard as the radius, draw a quarter of a circle in the stadium.

(6) Goal:

The goal should be set in the center of the two end lines and must have two upright posts with a crossbar on top. The distance from the two goal posts to the corner flag should be equal.

The two doorposts are eight yards apart (measured from the inside of the posts), and the lower part of the crossbar is eight feet from the ground. Doorposts and crossbars should be the same width.

The width and thickness of doorposts and crossbars shall not exceed five inches (12 cm). A net can be installed behind the door and connected to the goal posts, crossbars and

the ground, but the net should be properly supported to allow the goalkeeper sufficient room for movement.

◎The net can be made of hemp, jute or nylon thread, but the nylon chemical fiber rope cannot be made smaller than hemp or jute.

2. Ball

Materials and standards

The ball is round.

Made of leather or other suitable material.

The circumference of the sphere shall not exceed 70 cm (28 inches) and shall not be less than 68 cm (27 inches). The weight of the ball, at the start of the game, shall not exceed 450 grams (16 ounces) and shall not be less than 410 grams (14 ounces). The air pressure of the ball is 0.6 to 1.1 atmospheres at sea level (600 grams to 1100 grams per square centimeter = 8.5 pounds to 15.6 pounds per square inch).

Replace a substandard ball

If a ball breaks or becomes substandard during play:

Stop play.

Replace the standard ball and restart the game with a dropped ball at the location where the ball broke.

If the ball is in the goal area at the time, the drop ball will be dropped

at the goal area line parallel to the goal line, closest to the position of the ball when play was stopped. If the ball is broken or substandard outside of play, such as during a midfield kick-off, a goal kick, a corner kick, a free kick, a penalty kick or a throw-in:

Restart the game according to the rules.

During the game, the game ball cannot be changed without the consent of the referee.

Number of players:

Each team must have no more than 11 players and at least 7 players, one of whom is the goalkeeper and must wear jerseys with different colors from the players of the two teams. .

Game time:

The first half and the second half are 45 minutes each, and the half-time break shall not exceed 15 minutes.

Player equipment:

* Sportswear

* Shorts (tights of the same main color as the shorts can be worn under the shorts)

* Long socks

* Shin guards (covered over the stockings (Inside)

* Shoes

Offside:

The offensive player stands between the defensive team’s goal line and the offensive player without the ball. If there is only one defensive player, the attacking player is in an offside position.

Free kick:

Direct free kick:

If a player commits a foul, a penalty will be awarded by the opponent at that point and a direct shot into the goal will count as a score. Kicking or attempting to kick an opposing player. Tripping or attempting to trip an opposing player. Jump towards the opposing player. Collide into an opposing player. Hitting or attempting to hit an opposing player. Push the opposing player. Grab the opposing player. Spit on an opposing player. A non-goalkeeper intentionally touches the ball with his hands. The tackle touches the opponent before touching the ball.

Indirect free kick:

If a player commits a foul, a penalty will be awarded by the opponent at that point. The referee will signal with a raised hand gesture; if the ball is shot directly into the goal without being touched by other players, it will not be allowed. Score.

The fielders hand over the ball with their hands and touch the ball with their hands again before the ball touches other players.

A player on the same team deliberately kicked the ball towards the goalkeeper, and the goalkeeper touched the ball with his hand.

A player from the same team directly receives a throw-in, and the goalkeeper touches the ball with his hand.

Delay time.

The fielder takes more than 4 steps with the ball in hand.

Block the opponent's players from advancing.

Prevent the goalkeeper from handing over the ball.

The action is dangerous.

Other fouls not specified in the rules.

Yellow card warning: Unsporting behavior. Use words or actions to express dissent. Continuous violation of rules. Delay to restart play. Taking a corner kick or a free kick without keeping the necessary distance (10 yards) from the ball. Entering or exiting the court without permission from the referee.

Red card and penalty: Serious foul. Language that is rude, insulting or abusive. Rude behavior. Spit on anyone. The opponent intentionally touches the ball with his hands when he has a chance to score. The opponent had a chance to score a goal and deliberately used fouls to prevent it. In the same game, he was given a yellow card for the second time.

Penalty kick: If a player violates the ten rules of direct free kick in his own penalty area, the penalty will be awarded by the opponent at the penalty point (12 yards). The penalty area is located in a rectangular area in front of the goal that is 18 yards long and 44 yards wide.

Foul ball: When the entire ball in the air or on the ground crosses the sideline; at the point where it crosses the sideline, the opponent who last touched the ball throws the ball into the ball and the game restarts. The player taking the throw-in must stand on or outside the sideline, with both feet on the ground, facing the court, and throw the ball with both hands. The throw-in ball goes directly into the opponent's goal and does not count as a score.

Goal kick: Goal kick directly into the opponent's goal, scoring is counted. A goal kick is awarded when the ball is touched by an attacking player and the entire ball is in the air or on the ground and crosses the goal line. A goal kick is taken from any point in the goal area by the defender.

Corner kick: Directly into the opponent's goal and scored. A corner kick is awarded when the ball is touched by a defender and the entire ball, in the air or on the ground, crosses the goal line.

Penalty penalty area

Die a penalty area at each end of the field in accordance with the following regulations: with the two goal posts as the center and a radius of 6 meters, a quarter of a circle will be drawn into the field. An arc.

The arc is drawn from the goal line to an imaginary line perpendicular to the goal line from the outside of the goal post. Draw a 3.16-meter connecting line parallel to the goal line at the upper ends of the two arcs.

The area surrounded by the two arcs, the connecting line and the goal line is the penalty area.

Penalty kick point

The penalty kick point is 6 meters from the midpoint between the two goal posts and is equidistant from the two goal posts.

The second penalty kick point

The second penalty kick point is 10 meters away from the midpoint between the two goal posts and is equidistant from the two goal posts.

Corner Kick Area Arc

With the four corners of the court as the center and 25 cm as the radius, draw a quarter arc in each of the four corners of the court.

The bench area

The bench area is on the same side of the court as the team seats. The bench area is located directly in front of each team's seats. When players are replaced, they should enter and leave the court from the substitute area

. The bench area is located directly in front of each team's seats and is 5 meters long. A line is drawn perpendicular to the sideline on each side, with a width of 8 cm and a length of 80 cm, 40 cm inside the court and 40 cm outside the court. The distance between each bench area and the intersection of the center line and the sideline is 5 meters. The space between the two substitute areas, directly in front of the timekeeper's table, should be kept clear.

Goal

The goal should be set in the center of the goal line.

The goal consists of two upright goalposts with a horizontal crossbar on top. The two goalposts are equidistant from the corners of the court. The distance between the two goal posts (measured from the inner edge of the goal posts

) is 3 meters, the distance from the lower edge of the goal crossbar to the ground is 2 meters, and the width and thickness of the two goalposts and crossbar are the same 8 centimeters. . The goal net is made of hemp, jute or nylon rope. The goal net hangs behind the goal and is connected to the goal posts and crossbar. The lower edge of the goal net should be supported and fixed by bent iron rods or other methods

. The depth of the goal shall extend from the inner edge of the goal post to the outside of the pitch, at least 80 cm above and at least 100 cm from the ground.

Safety

The goal can be moved. During the game, the goal must be fixed to the ground.

Court surface

The court surface must be flat and straight, without holes. Generally made of wood or synthetic materials, concrete or asphalt materials should be avoided.

FIFA Resolution

Resolution 1

For a stadium with a goal line length of 15 to 16 meters, the radius of the penalty area arc is only 4 meters. In this stadium, the penalty spot is not located on the boundary line of the penalty area.

It is still 6 meters away from the midpoint between the two goal posts and is equidistant from the two goal posts.

Resolution 2

The surface of the court for general competitions can be natural turf, artificial turf or soil, but it cannot be used for international competitions.

Resolution 3

A vertical line may be drawn outside the goal line of the stadium, 5 meters away from the arc of the corner kick area. When taking a corner kick, the defender must maintain this distance. The width of the vertical line is 8 cm.

Decision 4

The seats for each team are located on the outside of the sideline, adjacent to the space directly in front of the timekeeper's table.

2. Ball

Materials and standards The ball is round. Made of leather or other suitable material.

The circumference of the sphere shall not exceed 64 cm and shall not be less than 62 cm. The weight of the ball, at the start of the game, shall not exceed 440 grams and shall not be less than 400 grams. The atmospheric pressure of the ball is 0.4 to 0.6 atmospheres at sea level.

Replace a substandard ball

If a ball breaks or becomes substandard during play: Stop play. A standard ball is replaced and play is restarted with a dropped ball at the point where the ball broke.

If the ball is broken or substandard when not in play, such as a midfield kick-off, a goal kick, a corner kick, a free kick, a penalty kick or a kick into play,

: Restart the game according to the rules. During the game, the game ball cannot be changed without the consent of the referee.

FIFA Resolution

Resolution 1

Felt balls are not allowed in international matches.

Resolution 2

The elasticity of the ball means that when the ball falls to the ground from a height of 2 meters, the height of the first rebound shall not exceed 65 cm, nor shall it be lower than 50 cm.

For competitions sponsored by FIFA and competitions governed by various continental football federations, the balls used must have one of the following three marks: Official "FIFA APPROVED" mark (FIFA APPROVED) . Official "FIFA INSPECTED" mark (FIFA INSPECTED). "INTERNATIONAL MATCHBALL STANDARD" certificate (INTERNATIONAL MATCHBALL STANDARD)

The presence of these marks on the football indicates that it has officially passed the inspection. In addition to complying with the basic specifications specified in Chapter 2 of the Rules, it also complies with the technical specifications of various marks. .

Technical specifications for various logos are published by FIFA. The agency that carries out the inspections is selected by FIFA. Each national football association may stipulate that balls with one of these three logos

be used in their games.

All other balls used in the game must comply with the provisions of Chapter 2 of the Rules. The National Football Association stipulates that the use of balls with the FIFA APPROVED logo or FIFA INSPECTED logo in its games must also allow the use of balls with the free INTERNATIONAL MATCHBALL STANDARD logo.

For competitions sponsored by the International Football Association, and competitions under the jurisdiction of various continental football federations and national football associations, the balls used in the competition are not allowed to have commercial advertisements, except for

the competition and the organizer emblem and trademark of the authorized manufacturer. Competition regulations may specify the size and number of these signs.

3. Number of players

Players

A game should be played by two teams. Each team should not have more than 5 players on the field, one of whom is the goalkeeper.

Procedure for substituting players

Players may be substituted in any official match organized by the International Football Association, the Continental Football Federation or the National Football Association in accordance with the rules.

The number of substitute players is limited to 7. There is no limit to the number of substitutions a player can make during a match. A player who has already been substituted may come on to replace another

player. Players may be substituted when the ball is in play or out of play. The rules for substituting players are as follows: Players must leave the field by their own team's bench. Players entering the field must also enter the bench area of ??their team, but they must wait until the leaving players have completely crossed the sideline before entering. Substitute players shall obey the referee's decision and jurisdiction regardless of whether they play or not. A substitution is completed when a substitute player enters the pitch. At this time, the substitute player becomes a player of the match, and the substituted player loses his status as a player of the match. The goalkeeper may switch places with any other player.

Violations and Penalties

When substituting a player, if the substitute enters the court before the substituted player has left the court: Stop the game and instruct the substituted player to leave the court. Warn the substitute. If both players receive a yellow card, the opponent's player will restart the game by taking an indirect free kick from the position where the ball was when the game was stopped. If the ball is in the penalty area, the point from which the indirect free kick is taken shall be on the line of the penalty area, closest to the position of the ball when play was stopped.

When substituting a player, the substitute player enters the court or the substituted player leaves the court without passing through the substitute area: The game is stopped to warn the offending player and a yellow card is given. The opponent player takes an indirect free kick at the location where the ball was when the game was stopped. Restart the game. If the ball is in the penalty area, the point from which the indirect free kick is taken shall be on the line of the penalty area, closest to the position of the ball when play was stopped.

FIFA Resolution

Resolution 1

At the start of the game, each team must have at least 5 players on the field.

Resolution 2

A player is sent off. If any team has fewer than 3 players (including goalkeeper), the game shall be stopped.

4. Player Equipment

Safety

Players are not allowed to wear equipment or any items, including any jewelry, that are dangerous to themselves or other players.

Basic equipment

The necessary basic equipment for players includes: Jersey or jersey shorts---If tights are worn over shorts, the color of the tights should match the main color of the shorts same. Long socks, shin guards, sneakers---Only canvas or soft shoes are allowed for foot equipment