Football has 17 laws and these are listed below. Use this as a reference for football rules with the laws of the game published here. Ideal for those wanting to learn or not sure of the answers. Rules such as the offside rule, is always a good topic of conversation to start with.
When is the player offside?
And when is the player not offside?
These questions obviously only matter to those playing 9v9 or 11v11 as mini soccer doesn't use the offside rule.
Over the next coming months this resource of rules is planned to cover all aspects of the game of football.
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What are the field dimensions?
The field of play rules
LAW 1 |
What size should the ball be?
The rules of the ball
LAW 2 |
Should a team have 11 players?
Number of player rules
LAW 3 |
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Can a player play without shin pads?
Player equipment rules
LAW 4 |
Can a referee change his mind?
Referee rules
LAW 5 |
Do assistant ref's give decisions?
Assistant referee rules
LAW 6 |
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How many minutes should be played?
Match duration rules
LAW 7 |
When is play stopped?
Starting & Re-starting rules
LAW 8 |
What if the ball is on the line?
The ball in & out of play rules
LAW 9 |
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How are games won or lost?
The method of scoring rules
LAW 10 |
When is a player on or offside?
Offside Rule
LAW 11 |
When is a free kick given?
Fouls & misconduct rules
LAW 12 |
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When is an indirect free kick awarded?
Free kick rules
LAW 13 |
When's a penalty goal ruled out?
Penalty rules
LAW 14 |
What is a foul throw?
Throw-in rules
LAW 15 |
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Can a goal kick be passed in the box?
Goal kick rules
LAW 16 |
When are corners awarded?
Corner kick rules
LAW 17 |
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