Chapter 2 Balls

Mass and Measurements

The ball is round; made of leather or other suitable material; the circumference is not longer than 70 cm (28 inches) ), not less than 68 centimeters (27 inches); weight at the start of the competition not more than 450 grams (16 ounces), not less than 410 grams (14 ounces); pressure equal to 0.6~1.1 atmospheres at sea level ( 600~1100 grams/square centimeter, 8.5~15.6 pounds/square inch).

Replacement of broken ball

If the ball is broken or damaged during the game; Stop the game; Restart the game with a dropped ball at the location where the original ball was when the ball was broken.

If the ball is broken or damaged when it becomes dead during a kick-off, goal kick, corner kick, free kick, penalty kick or throw-in: The game will be restarted in accordance with the appropriate regulations.

The ball may not be changed during the game without the permission of the referee.

International Football Council Resolution Resolution 1

Only footballs that meet the minimum technical requirements specified in Chapter 2 of the Rules may be used in the game.

In competitions sponsored by FIFA and confederations, the ball used must bear one of the following three logos:

The first, the official "International Football Association" "FIFA Approved" mark;

The second type is the official "FIFA Produced" mark;

The third type is the certified "International Competition Ball Standard".

Printing these marks on the ball indicates that the ball has been officially tested and meets the special technical requirements specified at each level. The minimum technical requirements for the ball are stated in Chapter 2 of the Rules. These special requirements relating to each level must be agreed to by FIFA. Relevant testing agencies must also obtain approval from FIFA. Competitions held by national football associations can require the use of balls that meet one of the above three logos. Other game balls must comply with the requirements of Chapter 2 of the Rules. Resolution 2

In competitions sponsored by FIFA, continental federations and national associations, no commercial advertising is allowed on the ball except the logo of the competition and competition organizer and the manufacturer's trademark. Contest regulations may limit the size and number of such signs.

Chapter 3 Number of Players

Players

Two teams shall participate in a game. Each team shall have no more than 11 players, and one of them must be goalkeeper. If any team has less than 7 players, the game cannot start.

Official matches

In official matches hosted by FIFA, confederations or national associations, a maximum of 3 substitutes may be used in each match.

The competition regulations should state how many substitutes can be nominated, from 3 to a maximum of 7.

Other competitions

In other competitions, substitutes may be used in accordance with the following provisions: The relevant participating teams reach an agreement on the maximum number of substitutions; The referee is notified before the game;

If the referee is not notified before the start of the game or the participating teams do not reach any agreement, the number of substitutes that can be used shall not exceed 3.

All matches

In all matches, the list of substitutes must be given to the referee before the start of the match. Unnominated substitutes may not participate in the game.

Substitution procedure

When substituting a player, the following regulations must be followed: The referee must be notified before substituting; A substitute may not enter the game until the substituted player leaves the field and receives a signal from the referee. Field; Substitutes can only enter the field from the mid-line when the game is stopped; When the substitutes enter the playing field, the substitution procedure is completed; From then on, the substitutes become players on the field, and the players who are substituted cease to be players on the field. ; The player who was substituted shall not participate in the game again; The referee has the right to exercise authority over all substitute players, whether they are on the field or not.

Replacing the goalkeeper

Any player on the field can exchange positions with the goalkeeper, and it is stipulated that: the referee must be notified before the exchange of positions; the position must be exchanged when the game is stopped.

Violation/Penalty

If a substitute enters the playing field without the referee's permission: Stop the game; Warn the substitute and show him a yellow card and order him to leave the playing field; During the game Play is restarted as a drop ball from the location where the ball was when it was stopped.

If a player changes positions with the goalkeeper without the referee's permission: continue the game; the player concerned will be warned and shown a yellow card when the ball becomes dead.

For any other violation of this rule: The player concerned will be warned and shown a yellow card.

Restart the game

If the referee stops the game and executes a warning: The opponent will restart the game by taking an indirect free kick from the position where the ball was when the game was stopped.

Players and substitutes are sent off

If a player is sent off before kick-off, he can only be replaced by one of the nominated substitutes.

No substitute may be substituted if a nominated substitute is sent off, either before kick-off or after the start of the match.

International Football Council Resolution Resolution 1

In accordance with the conditions stated in Chapter 3 of the Rules, the minimum number of remaining players for a team shall be determined by the national association. However, the Board of Directors considers that if any team has less than 7 players, the game will not continue. Resolution 2

A team official can provide tactical guidance to players during the game. After giving guidance, he must return to his position. All team officials must be within the designated technical area and monitor themselves. responsible for their actions.

Chapter 4 Team Equipment

Safety

Team members shall not use or wear equipment or any objects (including various jewelry) that may endanger themselves and other team members. ).

Basic equipment

The basic equipment required by the team members is: sports top; shorts - if tight underwear is worn, it must be the same color as the main color of the shorts; protective socks; shin pads; football shoe.

Shin guards must be fully covered by stockings; be made of appropriate material (rubber, plastic or other similar materials); and provide an appropriate level of protection.

Goalkeepers Each goalkeeper must wear a different color from the other players, referees and assistant referees.

Violations/Penalties

For any violation of this rule: the game does not need to be stopped; after the referee points out that there is a problem with the equipment of the player on the field, the player should leave the playing field to adjust the equipment; Unless the player has adjusted his equipment, he should leave the playing field when the game is stopped and the ball is dead; Players who leave the playing field to adjust their equipment are not allowed to re-enter the field without the permission of the referee; The referee must check the players before allowing them to return to the field. Equipment; Players can only re-enter the playing field when the ball is dead.

Players who leave the playing field due to violation of the above rules and enter (or re-enter) the playing field without the referee's consent will be warned and shown a yellow card.

Restart the game

If the referee stops the game and executes a warning: The opponent will restart the game by taking an indirect free kick from the position where the ball was when the game was stopped.

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Competition Rules Note 2

Chapter 5 Referees

Powers of Referees

Each match is controlled by a referee who is appointed with full authority to enforce the rules of the competition relating to the match.

Authorities and Responsibilities

Referees: Enforce the rules of the game; Control the game with the assistant referees and when there is a fourth official; Ensure that any ball used in the game complies with Article 1 of the Rules The requirements of Chapter 2; Ensure that player equipment complies with the requirements of Chapter 4 of the Rules; Record game time and game results; Stop, postpone or terminate the game due to violation of the rules; Stop, postpone or terminate the game due to external interference; If he believes that a player is seriously injured, then stop the game and ensure that the player is removed from the playing field; if he believes that the player has only minor injuries, allow the game to continue until the ball becomes dead; ensure that the player leaves the playing field when he is injured and bleeding.

The player can return to the field after nursing the bleeding to stop and receiving the referee's signal; when a team is fouled and can make a profit according to the "advantageous" terms, the game is allowed to continue. If the expected "advantage" does not occur at that moment, the original foul is awarded; when a player commits more than one foul at the same time, the more serious foul is punished; the referee does not have to immediately report to the player who can be warned and punished Order players who are on the field to impose penalties, but must do so when play is dead; Penalize team officials who are irresponsible for their actions, and may, at their discretion, expel them from the playing field and its surrounding areas; In situations where a penalty may be imposed based on the opinion of the assistant referee; ensuring that unauthorized persons are not allowed to enter the playing field; restarting the game after it has been stopped; disciplining players and team officials before, during or after the game Punishments and other incidents will be submitted to the relevant departments in a competition report.

Referee’s Decision

The referee’s decision based on the facts relevant to the game is final.

Only before the game is restarted, the referee can change a truly incorrect decision based on his own judgment or the opinions of the assistant referee.

FIFA Resolution 1

Referees (also applicable to assistant referees or fourth officials) are not legally responsible for the following situations:

Any injury to a player, official or spectator;

Any damage to any property;

Due to, or may arise from, a judgment rendered by him in accordance with the Rules of the Competition or required to be upheld in accordance with normal procedure, Any loss caused to any person, club, company, association or similar body in connection with the conduct and control of the match.

This can include: The referee decides whether the game should be played based on the playing field and its surrounding conditions, or the influence of weather; Decisions to cancel the game due to various reasons; Decisions about the equipment used in the game and its fixation, This includes goal posts, crossbars, corner flagpoles and match balls; deciding whether to stop play due to spectator influence or any problems in the stands; deciding whether to stop play to allow an injured player to be removed from the field of play for treatment; deciding to require or insist that an injured player be removed from the field of play for treatment; Remove players from the field of play to receive medical treatment; Determine whether players may wear certain clothing or equipment; Determine (within the scope of their responsibilities) whether any person (including team or stadium officials, security officials, photographers or other press representatives) will be allowed to wear Appearing in the vicinity of the playing field; A decision made by a referee in accordance with the rules of the game or in accordance with the rules or regulations established by FIFA, confederations, national associations or federations for the game. Resolution 2

The role and responsibilities of the fourth official appointed in a championship or league must be consistent with the regulations approved by the International Football Council. Resolution 3

Facts relevant to the match should include whether the goal was scored and the outcome of the match.

Chapter 6 Assistant Referees

Responsibilities

Two assistant referees shall be appointed for each game, and their duties (as determined by the referee) shall be Signal: When the ball as a whole crosses the playing field; Which team should take a corner kick, goal kick or throw-in; When a player in an offside position can be penalized; When a substitution of a player is required; When an accident occurs outside the referee's sight when a foul is committed or any other incident; whenever a foul occurs the assistant referee is closer to the place of the foul than the referee (especially if the foul occurs in the penalty area); when a penalty kick is taken, the ball Whether the goalkeeper moved forward before being kicked, and whether the ball went into the goal after it was kicked.

Assistance

The assistant referee should also assist the referee in controlling the game in accordance with the competition rules. Under special circumstances, the assistant referee can enter the field to assist the referee in controlling the distance of 9.15 meters.

If an assistant referee interferes excessively or performs inappropriately, the referee may relieve him or her of his duties and submit the report to the relevant department.

Chapter 7 Game Time

Game Time

The game is divided into two halves, each half is 45 minutes. Exceptions may be made with the consent of the referee and both parties under special circumstances.

Any agreement to change game time (such as reducing each half to 40 minutes due to lack of light) must be made before the game begins and must be in accordance with competition regulations.

Halftime

Players have the right to take a halftime break

The halftime break shall not exceed 15 minutes.

Competition regulations must state the duration of halftime.

The half-time break can only be changed with the consent of the referee.

Deduction of lost time

All time lost in each half of the game shall be deducted for: substitution of players; estimation of player's injury; removal of injured player from the field of play for treatment; Delay; any other reason.

Lost time will be deducted based on the referee’s judgment.

Penalty kick

If a penalty kick is taken or a penalty kick is re-executed, the end time of each half can be extended until the penalty kick ends.

Tie-off period

The competition regulations may provide for two more halves of equal time. The provisions of Chapter 8 of the Rules also apply.

Suspended competitions

Unless otherwise provided in the competition regulations, suspended competitions shall be restarted.

Chapter 8 The Game Starts and Restarts

Preparation

By tossing a coin, the team that guesses correctly determines the offensive direction of the first half of the game.

The other team kicks off the ball to start the game

The team that guessed correctly kicks off the ball to start the game in the second half.

In the second half of the game, the two teams exchanged playing venues.

Kick-off

Kick-off is a way to start and restart the game: at the beginning of the game; after a goal is scored; at the beginning of the second half; during the deciding period At the beginning of the first half.

Kick-off can be a direct shot.

Procedure All players are within their own half; Opponent players of the kicking team should be at least 9.15 meters (10 yards) away from the ball until the game is in progress; The ball should be placed on the center mark; Referee Give a signal; Play is in progress when the ball is kicked and moves forward; The kick-off player may not touch the ball again until it has been touched by another player.

After a team scores a goal, the other team kicks off.

Breaking/Penalty

If the kick-off player touches the ball again before another player has touched it: An indirect free kick shall be taken by the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred.

Other fouls on the kickoff procedure: Restart.

Drop ball

Drop ball is a method of restarting the game after the game needs to be suspended for reasons not mentioned in the competition rules.

Procedure

The referee drops the ball where it was when play was stopped.

The game restarts when the ball touches the ground.

Violation/Penalty

Redrop: If the ball is touched by a player before it touches the ground; If the ball leaves the playing field without being touched by a player before it touches the ground.

Special circumstances

A free kick awarded to the defending team within its goal area may be taken from any location within the goal area.

An indirect free kick awarded to the attacking team within its opponent's goal area shall be taken from the goal area line parallel to the goal line closest to where the infringement occurred.

After the game is suspended, the ball is dropped on the goal area line parallel to the goal line closest to the point in the goal area where the ball was when the game was stopped, and the game is restarted.