Play at the Park for PCUK
Sunday 3 May 2015
RULES
SQUAD
A maximum of 10 players
MATCH TIME
Matches will be of XX minutes duration for Over 16s and XX minutes for Over 35s.
PLAYING KIT AND FOOTBALLS
All teams are responsible for their own kits. Bibs will be provided if there is a clash of
colours. Shin pads must be worn. All jewellery must be removed, or taped if items ie
wedding rings cannot be taken off.
START OF PLAY
Kick-off is taken at the centre of the playing area to start play and after a goal has
been scored. Opponents must be three metres away from the ball and in their own
half.
PENALTY AREA
There is no six-yard area, instead there is a semi-circle around each goal where the
goalkeeper is allowed to handle the ball, with the exception of a back pass.
There are no restrictions on the number of players allowed in the semi-circle, but the
goalkeeper must not leave the area intentionally or a penalty kick will be awarded.
The back-pass rule applies as normal. A penalty will be awarded if the goalkeeper
picks up the back pass in the semi-circle.
BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY
The ball will be returned to play in accordance with the normal rules of football.
GOALKEEPERS
Goal kicks are taken from the ground at the edge of the semi-circle. The opposition
must be at least three metres away and the ball must be kicked out of the area.
Goalkeepers are not allowed to kick from the hand or drop kick. They can throw or
roll then kick. Kicking from hand will result in an indirect free kick on the edge of the
area close to the infringement.
GENERAL
There is no offside
All free-kicks, with the exception of the previous rule for goalkeepers kicking from
hand, are direct and the opposition must be at least three metres away from the ball.
Corner kicks – the opposition must be at least three metres away from the ball.
REFEREES
The referee has the same powers and duties as in the normal rules of football.
His/her decision is final.