1. PLAYING AREA 5v5
A. Dimensions of Field
Length: 35 yards
Width: 25 yards
B. Penalty Area
A semi-circle of 8 yards radius shall be drawn from the center of each goal line. The extremities of these semi-circles should reach the wall, touchlines or barricades regardless of whether or not the goal posts encroach on to the playing area.
C. Goal
FSL 5v5 goals shall ideally be 6 feet high and 9 feet wide, or as close to these dimensions as available.
It is necessary to ensure that portable goals of any size are either secured or weighted to prevent them from toppling forward, as is the case with all goals on playing fields.
2. BALL SIZE
Size #4 ball
3. NUMBER OF PLAYERS
A. Players
The match shall be played with 4 field players and 1 goalie.
B. Substitutions
Substitutions are unlimited for all players including keepers and can be made at any stoppage in play. The player entering the playing area shall do so from the substitution area, but not until the player leaving the playing area has passed completely over the sideline. Any of the other players may change places with the goalkeeper, provided that the change is made during a stoppage in the game.
4. PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT
A. Footwear
Soccer cleats, soccer turfs or sneakers shall be worn.
B. Shin Guards
The wearing of shin guards is required. Any player who fails to wear shin guards is not allowed to participate.
5. DURATION OF THE GAME
A. Game Length
The duration of the game shall be 20 minutes.
There is no half-time break, and there is no need to switch sides during a 5v5 game.
There is a 10 minute break between each 20 minute game
6. START OF PLAY
A. Direction
At the beginning of a game, the choice of ends shall be decided. If in dispute, a quick coin flip will be utilized to allow choice of ends.
B. The Kick-off
A kick-off is a way of starting or restarting play: at the start of the match and after a goal has been scored.
7. BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY
A. Out of Play
The ball is considered out of play when it has crossed the goal line, the sidelines or the barricades surrounding the playing area.
B. Kick-In
A kick-in is awarded to the opponents of the player who last touched the ball when the whole of the ball crosses the touchline, either on the ground or in the air.
A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick-in.
All opponents must stand no less than 2 yards from the point at which the kick-in is taken.
The ball is placed just outside the touchline at the point at which it went out of play.
The ball is in play when it enters the field of play.
The kick-in taken by a player other than the goalkeeper.
After delivering the ball, the kicker must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player.
C. Infringement
In the event of an infringement, the kick-in is taken by a player of the opposing team
8. SCORING
A. Goal
A goal is scored when the whole of the ball crosses the goal-line between the goal posts and under the crossbar, provided it has not been thrown, carried or propelled by hand or arm by a player of the attacking side, except in the case of a goalkeeper who is within his own penalty area.
No results or standings will be kept.
9. OFFSIDE
A. Offside
There is no offside for 5v5. Players may place themselves in any part of the playing area outside the penalty areas.
10. FOULS AND MISCONDUCT
A. Inappropriate Contact
Charging and sliding tackles are forbidden and shall be penalized by the awarding of a direct free kick.
B. Inappropriate Play without the Ball
A player who unfairly impedes the progress of an opponent when not playing the ball shall be penalized by the awarding of an indirect free kick.
C. Send-Offs
A player who is sent off shall not be allowed to take any further part in the competition on that day. No substitute is allowed for a player dismissed for misconduct during the game in which the offense occurred.
11. GOALKEEPER RETURNING THE BALL INTO PLAY
A. Return to Play
After taking possession of the ball, the goalkeeper must immediately return the ball into play with an under-arm bowling action, or by placing the ball on the ground.
Once the goalkeeper has the ball in his hands, every opposing player must clear out of the penalty area, until the goalkeeper releases the ball or places it on the ground.
Players & teams can play up if it’s best from a competitive standpoint.
Girls teams can play in the boys division.
