Mini Football Regulations

Futbolito is defined as a subcategory of football; consequently, it is referred to as

considered as small-sided football and therefore the rules are similar, except for modifications
that prevent antisport advantages from occurring.
For example:
ַ The goalkeeper cannot volley (hit the ball in the air).
ַ The throw-in can be entered or intercepted by a player inside.
from the opposing criminal area.
ַ All free kicks are indirect.
ַ The ball cannot be delivered to the goalkeeper during the throw-in.
ַ The ball cannot be kicked back to the goalkeeper and he takes it with his hands.
hand.

Rule 1 - Number of players:

A) The match will be played by two teams each composed of 7 (seven)

players, of which one will play as goalkeeper.
. The minimum number to start a game is 4 (Four players).

B) An indefinite number of substitutions will be allowed, including the goalkeeper.

Such substitutions may be made when the ball is not in play.
A player who has been substituted can return to the field again.
replacing another.
The goalkeeper can change positions with any player as long as the
the referee has been previously informed, during a stoppage of the game.

Rule 2 - Players' Clothing

A player may not carry dangerous objects.

B) Regarding footwear, the use of canvas or leather shoes will be allowed.
rubber sole (shoes for synthetic grass soccer). This is prohibited.
use studs (football shoes).
The use of footwear for futsal is mandatory.
C) The players' shirts must be numbered, with each one having to have
player of the same team, a different number and uniformed in the same color.
D) Mandatory use of shin guards.
E) The goalkeeper is allowed to wear long pants. In addition, he must use
colors that distinguish him from other players and the referee.
Rule 3 - The referee

A) He/She will apply the rules.

B) Shall refrain from charging a penalty, in those cases where it would favor the side that
committed the offense. That is "Law of Advantage".
C) He will take note of the incidents that occur before, during, and after the
match.
D) Perform the functions of the timer.
E) He will have the power to stop the game when violations of the rules occur,
to interrupt and permanently suspend the match when deemed necessary
necessary because of the elements, the intervention of the spectators or by
other reasons.
In such cases, a detailed report of the facts will be sent to the organization.
competent.
F) From the moment he enters the playing field, he will caution any player.
I observed incorrect behavior, if it happens again, he will be expelled.
G) Will not allow anyone other than the players to enter the playing field without
authorization.
H) He will interrupt the game if he believes that a player has suffered an injury.
importance, it will make him transport outside the playing field as soon as it is possible for him
possible and will immediately resume the match. If the player gets injured.
slightly, the game will continue until the ball is out of play.
I) The player who is able to reach the finish line by themselves,
he/she will not be able to receive care on the playing field.
He will expel from the playing field any player whom he believes is guilty of
violent behavior, severe rough play, or if they use insulting or rude terms.
K) He will signal to resume the game after any stoppage.
L) You will have the authority to add the time you deem necessary to the time
regulatory.
M) The lost time waiting for some equipment to start will be deducted.
match, which corresponds to a maximum of 5 minutes. Or in case that the
The team on the field wants to wait for the delayed team due to some situation.
duly justified.

Rule 4–Duration of the match.

A) The match will consist of 25 minutes per side, with a 5-minute break.
minutes (halftime).
B) The timekeeping will be the responsibility of the referee.
C) If it is deemed necessary, it will exceed the time per period, additional time. Thus
It will also subtract the lost time due to the delay of the teams at the beginning of the
party.
Rule 5 - Mistakes and inaccuracies

5.1) If a player commits one of the following fouls, their team will be penalized with
an indirect free kick at the place of the foul, or a penalty kick if it was by a defender
within its own criminal area.
A) To give or attempt to give a kick to an opponent.
B) Tripping an opponent, making them fall or attempting to do so, either by means of
a leg or bending down in front of or behind him.
C) Jump over an opponent.
D) To load violently or dangerously against an opponent.
E) Charge from behind an opponent who is not obstructing.
F) To hit or attempt to hit an opponent or to spit on them.
G) Hold an opponent.
H) Push an opponent.
I) To slide in order to try to play the ball, touching it or not
opponent (sliding tackle or sweep).
J) Playing the ball, that is, carrying it, hitting it, or throwing it with the hand or arm
(except for the goalkeeper inside the penalty area)
A penalty may be granted, regardless of the position of the ball at the moment.
if the offense occurred within the penal area and as long as the
the ball has been in play.

5.2) If a player were to commit one of the following fouls:

A) Playing in a dangerously estimated manner by the referee, for example, attempting to give a
kick to the ball when the goalkeeper has it.
B) Without playing the ball, intentionally obstructing the opponent, that is, running between them and
the ball or to intervene in a way that constitutes an obstacle for the opponent.
C) Load the goalkeeper, unless he is outside the penalty area.

. It will be punished with an indirect free kick.

A player will be cautioned if:

A) In the substitution, he enters the playing field before the substituted player has
out of the playing field.
B) Repeatedly infringe the rules of the game.
C) Disapproves of any referee's decision with words or gestures.
D) He/She is shown guilty of misconduct.

. For any of the above infractions, the referee will award a penalty.
indirect free kick in favor of the opposing team, taken from the sector where
the offense was committed, unless it was committed inside the area
penalty, because in this case, a penalty kick will be charged.

Yellow cards will not be carried over to the next match.

5.4) A player or coach will be expelled from the playing field if, in the opinion of the
referee:

A) He is guilty of violent behavior.

B) He is guilty of serious foul play.
C) Uses injurious or rude purposes.
D) He is found guilty for the second time of an offense that deserves a
warning.
. The expelled player cannot be substituted or replaced. They will be able to be
sanctioned with a or more suspension dates. The court of
discipline will be responsible for determining the corresponding punishment
according to the severity of the offense.

The direct red card immediately disqualifies from playing the next one.
match. If the situation warrants it, he may be expelled permanently from the
tournament.

Note: The decisions of both the referee and the organizing committee are final.

Rule 6 - Free Throws

All free kicks are indirect, a goal cannot be validly scored unless
when the ball, before entering the goal, has been played or touched by a different player
from the one who made the shot.
If a player takes a free throw, all players of the opposing team must be at
a distance of at least 3 meters from the ball until it is in play. The ball
it will be at stake after having covered a distance equal to its circumference.
If the distance is not respected before the free kick has been taken, the referee will make
repeat the shot until the rule is met.
The ball must be stationary at the moment the free kick is taken.
The player who takes it cannot play the ball again before it has been
touched or played by another player.

Rule 7 - Penalty Kick

The penalty will be taken from the penalty area line and before it is executed, all the
players except for the opposing goalkeeper must be inside the field
of play, but outside the penalty area at least 2 meters away from the point
penalty, except for the one who is going to kick. The opposing goalkeeper must remain
about their own goal line, without moving their feet until the ball is in play. The
The player executing the penalty must kick the ball forward and cannot return it.
play the ball, until it has not been touched by another player.

Regulatory execution: without a run-up, with one step distance from the ball and on the ground.
Distance from the penalty mark, front line of the area.

Rule 8 - Throw-in
When the ball has completely crossed the sideline, either on the ground or by air.
air, will be put into play, throwing it with both hands into the field in
any direction, from the point where the ball left.

. The player at the moment of the serve will position themselves behind the sideline.
Players from the opposing team must be at least 2 units away.
mts. From where the ball is located.
. The performer must not lift their feet off the ground at the moment of the send.
. A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in.
. He will be able to send the ball directly into the opposing team's penalty area.
. He will not be able to execute the lateral and send it to his own goalkeeper and this one take it with the
hands.
. The execution of the throw-in cannot be delayed for more than 5 seconds.
. A goal cannot be scored from a throw-in unless another player touches the ball.

Rule 9 - Goal kick.

When the ball has completely crossed the goal line, excluding the goal line and
the air sector of the arc, whether by land or by air, having been played in the end
At the request of a player from the attacking team, the goalkeeper must put it into play.
from the ground, from the inside of its area directly to the outside of it, no
being allowed to go beyond their own field.
The goal kick will be considered correct when the ball has exited the penalty area and
touched the floor or a player in the middle of the goalkeeper's field. The players of the
The opposing team must remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play.

. Sanction

If the ball crosses half of the goalkeeper's field without having been touched.
by a player or the floor; the referee will award a throw-in in favor of the opposing team
in the middle of the field.

The goalkeeper cannot hold the ball in his hands for more than 5 seconds.

The goalkeeper will not be able to receive a pass from a teammate with the foot using their hands.

Rule 10 - Corner kick.

When the ball has completely crossed the goal line, except for the space
understood by the arc, whether by land or by air, having been played last
If the ball is last touched by a player from the defending team, a corner kick will be awarded.

The corner kick will be taken with the foot, placing the ball exactly over
the intersection of the finish line and the band line. The opposing players of the
executants may not be placed less than 2 meters away. Before the ball
is at stake.
The player may not play the ball again until another player has done so.
The serve cannot be delayed for more than 5 seconds.

Rule 11-
Any other situation not provided for in this document will be resolved by the organization.
. At the end of each match, in case a player is caught giving a
false name your team will lose the points in dispute.
. The Captain of each of the teams in play will have the OBLIGATION to
Once the match is over, sign the game sheet.
In case this does not happen, the field assistant will leave this in writing.
The situation and the information it contains will be considered valid.

Any situation not covered in these rules will be resolved by the Committee.
Organizer.

The court assistants, the General Coordinator, and the referee of the match can
stop the match at any time in case a disturbance occurs or
any aggression of any kind between the teams will result in a second warning being issued.
the match ends and the disciplinary committee will give the respective report.

The registration and participation of each of the Teams implies the total
knowledge and acceptance of the preceding Bases and Rules, by the
captains, delegates, players, and related people.