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Newsletter from Futsal Premier League that will be of interest to all futsal personal.
Please make sure that your players are all aware of the laws of the game, including some recent changes made by FIFA.
It is advised that all players download a copy of the laws from our website - www.thefpl.com/futsallinks.htm
A couple to be aware of:
Laws 7 & 8
Players can now leave the pitch at a time out. Helpful in preventing water being spilled on the court.
Note: substitutions can still not take place at a time-out. The player must enter the court after the time-out. If the player coming on is about to take a kickin, he must enter the court first to complete the substitution. (that’s the rule)
Law 12
Fouls & Misconduct - direct free kick
If a player charges an opponent…..bumping into an opponent with the shoulder is sometimes seen as unavoidable physical contact…..
"if it is not reckless, foolish or excessively forceful" it counts as a sporting kind of contact.
Please be advised of the text we have underlined. Some players appear to think that the more forceful shoulder charge, used often in 11s football, is permitted in futsal. It is not allowed to the same degree, and we will be instructing our referees on how we wish this to be interpreted and applied. Excessive force will not be allowed on FPL games.
Law 13
Signals – Indirect Free Kick.
Both referees should indicate with arm raised until the free-kick is taken and until ball touches another player or goes out of play. This is intended for clarity for all.
Law 14
Accumulated Fouls. There is a new ‘mandatory signal’ that referees should use to indicate to the timekeeper when applying the advantage rule. For those not aware of this rule, advantage can be played in the event of a foul. The referee then indicates the accumulated foul to the time-keeper at the next occasion when the ball is out of play.
Procedures to determine the Winner of a game
Slight change here, more specifically for cup ties and play-off situations. In the event of a draw, there are clarifications on how the winner is determined. Specific point to note is ‘kicks taken from the penalty mark (10 metre). We will adjust our score sheet so that admins can track penalties awarded and taken.
These are just some highlight we thought would be useful. Again, it is up to the teams to be aware of the laws of the game. Referees have to work to stay abreast of law changes. Teams need to do the same. It will help avoid frustrations at times.
On a lighter note….
There’s also some very nice skills you may want your players to have a peek at. (link on the same page above) see YouTube reference
Best to you
Gary
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Gary Macbeth, Chief Executive
Futsal Premier League (TheFPL)
www.thefpl.com
Tel. +44 7876 506 191
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