Futsal Rules

Main differences:	Football	Futsal
Ball size	Size 5	Size 4, with 30% less bounce
Players	11	5
Subs	3	Unlimited "flying" sub. (12 players on team)
Ball out of play at the by line	Throw-in	kick-in
Ball out of play at touch line	Goal Kick	Goal Clearance (throw)
Timing	Running clock	Stopped clock
Length of halves	45 minutes	20 minutes
Goalkeeper steps	No restrictions, but limited to 6 seconds	No restrictions, but limited to 4 seconds
Time outs	No	1 per half
Contact	Some	No shoulder charges or sliding tackles
Offside rule	Yes	No
Fouls	Unlimited	5 foul limit - no wall for direct free kick after 5th foul
Subs for players sent off	No	Player sent off can be substituted after 2 minutes, or when other side scores