Futsal Modifications

Unless otherwise noted, FXA follows the US Futsal Laws of the game:

https://futsal.com/docs/FUTSAL_LAWS_OF_THE_GAME_2021_22.pdf

 

The FXA laws of the game apply, with the following differences:

Team Roster


  • Each team must consist of at least 5 players, and no more than 10 players. FXA recommends having 8 players on the roster to ensure you can field a team.
  • The game consists of 4 field players and 1 goalie
  • A team must have at least 3 players to avoid a forfeit

Substitutions


  • Unlimited substitutions are allowed
  • Players do not need permission from the referee to enter the court. The player entering the court cannot enter until the player exiting has completely exited. 

Length of Match


  • The match will play 2 - 20 minute halves, with a 5 minute halftime
  • There will be no extra time awarded
  • The teams may have 1 - 1 minute time out in each half, these timeouts do not carry over and may only be taken at a dead ball

Game Play


  • There is no offsides in futsal
  • Goalkeepers have 4 seconds to release the ball from their possession
  • There are no throw ins