Rules for Futsal:

All Social Sports VT Adult League Rules apply except for / in addition to the following futsal-specific rules:

Format

  • Games will be played 5v5
    (4 field players + 1 goalkeeper)

For Coed: Teams must have a minimum of 1 player of each sex on the field at all times


Ball

Matches will use an official futsal ball (low-bounce, size 4)


Goalkeeper Restrictions

No punting or drop-kicking is allowed by the goalkeeper


No Goal Kicks

  • There are no goal kicks in Futsal Friendlies
  • All restarts from the goalkeeper will begin with the ball in hand
  • The goalkeeper may:
  • Roll the ball into play
  • Throw the ball into play
  • Drop the ball to their feet (ball becomes live immediately)

  • Once the goalkeeper drops the ball to the ground, they may not pick it back up unless an opponent touches the ball first


Goalkeeper Half Restriction

  • If the goalkeeper throws the ball into play, the ball must bounce in their own half before crossing midfield
  • If the ball crosses midfield without bouncing, possession is awarded to the opponent as a midfield free kick


Red Cards

  • If a player receives a red card:
  • The player is ejected for the remainder of the tournament
  • The team must play down a player for 2 minutes or until a goal is conceded, whichever comes first