Complete FIFA Football Game Rules You Must Know

Complete FIFA Football Game Rules You Must Know

In every sports game there must be rules that must be obeyed by everyone involved in the match. For football rules or commonly called "Laws of the Game" itself was created by FIFA as the parent of an international organization. When there are no rules about playing soccer this sport tends to play rough and not systemic.

Finally FIFA made the standard rules that must be implemented when conducting professional matches. The following are some rules that you should know before becoming a professional player. The Rules for Official Soccer Games Issued by FIFA are as follows:

1. Rules for Starting a Match

Before conducting a soccer match, players must march towards the audience and shake hands between fellow players and opponents. Then the referee carries coins, and the captain of each team will choose one side of the coin. Then the referee throws the coin into the air and catches it, then the open coin is chosen by the captain who will choose the starting pitch or the field.

2. Team Leader or Team ( Captain )

In soccer matches there are 2 teams and each team has 11 players. One of the teams must be the leader of the team. This is important to note because if there is a problem with the team, the captain will intervene and who can discuss with the referee.

3. Length and Width of a Football Field

If we see the rules of FIFA soccer games. There are several international standard field criteria that must be met.The length of the soccer field is from 100 to 130 yards (about 90 to 120 meters).
The width of the soccer field is from 50 to 1000 yards (about 45 to 90 meters).The length and width of the soccer field has been adjusted to the number of players who have been determined by FIFA, namely 22 people divided into two teams and each team has 11 players.

4. Standard Ball Size

The ball is the main equipment that is in the game of soccer. Therefore there must be a standardized measure of the weight of the ball used during the match. Here are some rules:

There are 5 types of balls with their uses and characteristics, namely:

1. Size 1 ball,  usually used for promotional matches.
2. Size 2 balls, just like ball size 1, are generally used for promotional matches.
3. Size 3 Ball, Used for players who have ages below 8 years, who have a size:
4. Around the circle on the ball 23 to 24 inches or 58 to 61 cm.
5. Ball weight 11 to 12 oz or 312 to 340 grams.
6. Size 4 Ball, Used for players who have ages 8 to 12 years, who have a size:
7. Around the circle on the ball 25 to 26 inches or 64 to 66 cm.
8. Ball weight 12 to 13 oz or 360 to 468 grams.
9. Size Ball 5 (Used for players who have 12 years old or above, who have a size:
10. Around the circle on the ball 68 to 70 cm.
11. The weight of the ball is 14 to 16 oz or 410 to 450 grams.

5. Regulation of the Number of Football Players

In soccer games only 2 teams compete and each team consists of 11 players. One of these players must be a goalkeeper or goalkeeper.
If in playing a soccer match less than 7 players or 4 players in one team are out due to a red card or injury, then the football match is stopped and the team that has a lack of players is considered KO.

6. Regulations in Using Accessories

When the game of football takes place the players usually use attributes that can make it easier when playing soccer. The following attributes are usually used by soccer players:

a. Jersey

Jersey is a clothing made from synthetic material that aims to cover the body, but a jersey is also used to absorb the sweat of players. this is what distinguishes between ordinary shirts and soccer jersey.
Each team must have a different brand or identity, one of them with the use of different jersey colors and one team must have 2 jersey, one for the home match (Home) and one for the away match (Away). In one match both teams may not use a jersey of the same color. A different jersey aims to distinguish between opponents and friends.

b. Socks

In official soccer matches, the colors of the socks of one team must be the same. Socks are also useful for preventing injuries and protecting the foot shin in the event of a collision with an opposing player.

c. Gloves

Gloves are developed with the latest technology and are designed to make it easier to capture the ball and protect the hands from very hard ball kicks. Glove attributes should only be used by goalkeeper players (goalkeepers). Other players can wear gloves if at a soccer match it's done in a cold or snowy place.

d. Headgear

Headgear can only be used for players who are experiencing injuries or in the healing process.

e. Prohibited Accessories

In soccer matches there are some accessories that may not be used, such as earrings, bracelets, necklaces etc.

7. Referee

The referee is the court judge and gives a decision if the soccer player violates a predetermined rule. Then the referee also holds the full nets of the ongoing match. The referee's duties include the following:

1. The main referee selects a game assisted by 2 assistant referees
2. Checking the ball that is used must be according to a predetermined standard
3. Ensure players do not use prohibited accessories
4. The assistant referee checks the goal that will be used in the match
5. Start, stop, postpone and end the match if there is a violation caused by an external party.
6. Stop the game if there are players who are injured and need treatment outside the field
7. Players who leave the field due to injuries must first give permission to the referee before entering the field

8. Assistant Referee

At football matches the main referee does not work alone but is assisted by 2 assistant referees commonly referred to as linesman. The task of the assistant referee is lighter than the main referee, which is to inform the main referee if there is an offside by using a flag, watching if the ball goes out then throwing in and watching when a corner is taken.

9. Rules of Time for Soccer Games

The soccer game is carried out for 90 minutes but is divided into 2 rounds, and each round has 45 minutes. Break time between the two rounds is no more than 15 minutes. If in a match one of the teams needs a winner and the game has already taken 90 minutes, then extra time will be carried out   with a duration of 2 X 15 minutes. If the score is still the same then a penalty shootout will be held  .

10. Kick Off Regulations

Kick off  is a technique in starting a game and will be done if the following happens:
Start the match
The occurrence of a goal
Starting the second round
Start the extra time round
11. Ball Regulation Out ( Out )
If the ball comes out of the match line then a throw-in will occur. If the ball comes out on the side of the field the team that ejects the ball will throw in, but the outside ball on the side of the goal will take a corner kick. The referee has the right to order the player to remove the ball if there is a player who is injured.

12. Goal Rules

Goals are the entry of the ball into the opponent's goal. The goal calculation in a soccer match is when the ball enters the net and crosses the goal line and the player is not in an  offside, hands ball  or violation position. The technique of entering a ball into the goal can be done in various ways including free kicks, penalties to own goals. All decisions are in the hands of the referee and those who determine their goals are legitimate or not.

13. Offside and Onside Regulations

The player is declared  offside  if a teammate passes to another player and is located slightly in front of the opponent's defender, the assistant referee determines the occurrence of  offside  or  onside . When a player makes an attack and an offside occurs the   assistant referee will lift his flag and the main referee declares it to be offside violation  .

The calculation if no offside occurs   is when the player has not crossed the midfield line and when a teammate passes to another friend the player's position is behind the opponent's defender.

14. Regulation of the occurrence of Violations

Violations can occur due to many things such as tackles that are too hard,  hands ball , pulling clothes of opposing players, pushing opposing players, disturbing the movement of the goalkeeper, and still more. The referee will issue 2 kinds of cards namely red cards and yellow cards.

If the player gets a red card from the referee, then the match must be abandoned. As for the player who gets a yellow card, the sign is getting a strong warning from the referee, if the same player commits a violation and the referee issues a yellow card for the second time then the player will automatically get a red card and have to leave the match.

In a league match players who get a yellow card will be accumulated and if the player gets a yellow card in a row in the same competition, the player cannot play once in the next match in the competition.

15. Free kick regulation ( Free kick )

In the rules of soccer game, free kicks are carried out in the area where a violation is caused by a player. Free kicks are generally outside the penalty area or the goalkeeper's area. There are two choices if the player wants to do a free kick, that is, a free kick leads directly to the mace goal or passes to a teammate first.

16. Occurrence of  Penalty

Penalty   occurs because a player commits an offense in the area of ​​the goalkeeper or the area of ​​the goalkeeper. Violations occur due to many things such as the  hands ball , the opposing defense players   intentionally tackle so that a goal does not occur or the goalkeeper makes a mistake in driving the ball away and there are many others.

A penalty kick is one of the players designated as the executioner of the ball kicker. All players must be outside the penalty area line, only the goalkeeper and goalkeeper face each other. The position of the ball is at a predetermined point, which is in the middle of the opponent's defense area.

17. Throw into ( Throw-in )

Throwing in is done when the ball is out of the match field. If there are teams A and B doing a soccer match, then team A has released the ball, then the one who has the right to take the throw is team B. When throwing one of the legs should not be lifted and may not waste a long time throwing the in.

18. Goal Kick

Goal kicks occur when the ball has crossed the goal line caused by an attacking player. Goalkeepers or teammates may carry out this kick provided that the ball cannot exceed the line in the goalkeeper's power area.

19. Corner Kick ( Corner Kick )

Corner kick is  done when the ball has crossed the goal line caused by a defender or defender. This kick is in the defense corner of the opposing team. If the ball comes out in the area to the right of the goalkeeper, a corner kick is carried out on the left. Whereas if the ball comes out in the area to the right of the goalkeeper, then a corner kick is done in the right hand corner.

20. Regulations for Substitution of Players

In official soccer matches player substitutions can only be made up to 3 people. If in a friendly match a change of player can be done 7 times.