LAW 2: THE BALL
- Size Three (#3)
LAW 3: NUMBER OF PLAYERS
- Five – No Goalkeeper
- The maximum number of players on the roster should not exceed nine
- Playing Time: Each player must participate a minimum of 50% of the total playing time
- Substitution: During “substitution break” or at half time
- Recommendation: Teams should be co-ed
LAW 4: PLAYERS EQUIPMENT
- Jersey or shirt with number on back, shorts, stockings, footwear
- NOTE: A player shall not wear anything which is dangerous to another player or to himself
LAW 5: REFEREE
- Shall be encouraged to explain an infraction to the offending player, without undue delay of the game or showing favoritism to either team. Referee should address both teams not an individual while doing so.
- If player continues to use incorrect skill after being advised by referee as to the correct method – allow play to continue to advise by word that error is being overlooked for the good of the game
LAW 6: LINESMAN
- Assist center referee on off-side, ball out of play and follow any instructions given by center referee
LAW 7: DURATION OF THE GAME
- The game is to be divided into two halves of 15 minutes each
- The “substitution break” shall be whistled by the refers mid-way through each half
- Half-time break shall not exceed five minutes
LAW 8: THE START OF PLAY
- Opponent must be 6 yards from the center mark when kick-off is being taken
- NOTE: The ball is not in play until it travels its own circumference and cannot be touched by kicker a second time until touched by another player
LAW 9: BALL IN AND OUT PLAY
- NOTE: The ball is out of play when it has wholly crossed the goal or touch lines.
