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Soccer Rules Regulations

January 31st, 2010 Posted in Soccer

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Soccer rules regulations are the main elements of a Soccer game. Without these rules, soccer would probably fail to be a very exciting and enjoyable sport as it is today. These rules and regulations comprise the essence of the game. These are commonly the rules that the International Soccer teams abide and make use in their own local countries as well.

Generally, there are basic Soccer rules regulations that a beginner should always highly consider. The first thing to learn is the playing field itself, it must be rectangular in shape. Second, there are basic places for the players, coaches, and officials. Then once you know all of these, there is a must to know the number of players.

In a soccer game, there are 10 outfield players and a single goalkeeper per team. In official matches, a team can be allowed to do substitutions 3 times. The equipments of players are vital as well, it is stated that players should wear a soccer shirt, shorts and shoes, the two competing teams should have different uniforms in order for officials to differentiate them. The officials also play a huge role. Without these referees, no one shall enforce the rules and regulations of soccer.

There is a center referee, along with two assistant referees and another one who handles the smaller issues. The match’s duration is two 45 minute halves each with a 15 minute halftime break. In matches were a winner is needed, there is an overtime period of 15 minutes. If there is still no winner, a penalty-shootout shall be enforced to decide the game.

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