In our 6 a side game, all normal LOTG apply with the following changes:

Six a side Competition Rules
All FIFA rules apply outside of the following modifications:

  • Only six (6) players are on the field at any one time.
  • Unlimited interchange. (During play is permitted)
  • A goal can only be scored by kicking the ball from outside the semi circle.
  • If a player is inside the semi circle he/she has the following options:
     1. Head the ball into the goal, or
     2. Kick or pass the ball outside the semi circle and then a goal may be       

          scored.
  • If a player kicks a goal from inside the semi-circle then a free kick is awarded to the defending team.
  • The Goal Keeper may not throw, kick or by any other means, the ball over the half way line on the full. This is the same from a goal kick, penalty inside the circle or a kick out into play.  If the GK dribbles the ball with his feet, he is the same as any other player and thus if he kicks over half way on the full it's OK. It is ONLY a FK when it goes over half way from a goal kick OR when the GK uses GK privilege of holding the ball in his hands and then punts/drop kicks the ball over half way on the full.  (This rule is in place because of the small field sizes.)
  • Should the above rule be broken a free kick to the opposite team on the half- way line close to where the ball landed is awarded.
  • Offside rule - it is not good sportsmanship to place players up close to the Goal Keeper -  this may result in the Referee issuing a warning.
  • If a goal is scored by a player who would normally be considered to be in an offside position (very obvious) then the goal may be disallowed at the Referee’s discretion.
  • Red & Yellow cards will be issued for the serious incidents.
  • 2 x 20 minute halves, with a 5 minute break at half time will be played.
  • All Free Kicks are indirect, meaning they must touch another player before scoring a goal.
  • No player is allowed to slide at the ball or tackle. If a player goes to ground trying to play the ball or slides, an indirect free kick may be given.