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Rules of The Game - 3v3 Futsal

Field Dimensions

21ft x 32ft

Run of Play

  • No offsides
  • Ball must stay below 2ft
  • Sub during dead balls or on the fly when permitted by the ref
  • No heading
  • No slide tackling 
  • Substitutions 3v3 futsal
    • Unlimited subs on dead ball.  Limited subs on the fly when permitted by the referee

Scoring

In 3v3 futsal players may only score from offensive half of field

Goal Box

  • 2ft x 2ft
  • No players may touch ball in goal box
  • Players may run through goal box.  On the line (player or ball) = in goal box.  
  • If defender touches ball in goal box, a pk is awarded.
  • If offensive player touches ball in goal box, a gk is awarded

Dead Balls - All Indirect Free Kicks (except pks)

  • Goal Kick
    • taken anywhere along end line
  • Kick Off
    • Taken to start a half or after a goal.  May play in any direction.  No shooting.
    • Rock, Paper, Scissors to determine kick off at start of game
  • Indirect Free Kick
    • Foul during non-scoring opportunity.  
    • Intentional play of ball above 2ft.
  • Penalty Kick
    • If a goal scoring opportunity was denied by infraction, then a free shot on goal is awarded.  The free shot is to be taken from the opposite goal box.
    •  All non-shooting players must remain behind the ball until ball hits goal or wall.  Play is live after attempt.
  • Five Feet Rule
    • In all dead ball situations, defensive player must stand 5 feet away.  If the defensive goal is closer than 5ft, then the ball is placed 5ft from goal box in line with the spot the foul occurred. 

Player Conduct

  • 5 Fouls
    • When a team exceeds 5 fouls in the run of play, each foul thereafter will result in a 2 minute penalty.  The offending player must sit out for 2 minutes.  The team plays a player down for 2 minutes.
  • No Swearing 
  • No taunting or inappropriate verbal or physical behavior
  • Pushing/hitting players against walls
  • Unsportsmanlike play will result in 

  1. Warning - player must sit out for 2min
  2. Removal from game
  3. Ejection from tournament

Equipment

  • Non-marking shoes are mandatory.  Players without will not be allowed to participate.
  • Shinguards required
  • Futsal balls

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