FIFA A Laws of the Game 2012/2013 FIFA For the Game.For the World
Laws of the Game 2012/2013
2 FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION President: Joseph S.Blatter (Switzerland) Secretary General:Jerome Valcke(France) Address: FIFA-Strasse 20 P.O.Box 8044 Zurich Switzerland Telephone: +41(0)432227777 Telefax: +41(0)432227878 Internet: www.FIFA.com INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION BOARD (IFAB) Members: The Football Association The Scottish Football Association The Football Association of Wales Irish Football Association (1 vote each) Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) (4 votes) Next meeting of the International Football Association Board: Scotland,1-3 March 2013
2 FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION President: Joseph S. Blatter (Switzerland) Secretary General: Jérôme Valcke (France) Address: FIFA-Strasse 20 P.O. Box 8044 Zurich Switzerland Telephone: +41 (0)43 222 7777 Telefax: +41 (0)43 222 7878 Internet: www.FIFA.com INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION BOARD (IFAB) Members: The Football Association The Scottish Football Association The Football Association of Wales Irish Football Association (1 vote each) Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) (4 votes) Next meeting of the International Football Association Board: Scotland, 1-3 March 2013
3 NOTES ON THE LAWS OF THE GAME Modifications Subject to the agreement of the member association concerned and provided the principles of these Laws are maintained,the Laws may be modified in their application for matches for players of under 16 years of age,for women footballers,for veteran footballers (over 35 years of age)and for players with disabilities. Any or all of the following modifications are permissible: size of the field of play size,weight and material of the ball width between the goalposts and height of the crossbar from the ground duration of the periods of play substitutions Further modifications are only allowed with the consent of the International Football Association Board. Male and Female References to the male gender in the Laws of the Game in respect of referees, assistant referees,players and officials are for simplification and apply to both men and women. Official languages On behalf of the International Football Association Board,FIFA publishes the Laws of the Game in English,French,German and Spanish.If there is any divergence in the wording,the English text is authoritative Key A single line in the left-hand margin indicates new Law changes
3 NOTES ON THE LAWS OF THE GAME Modifi cations Subject to the agreement of the member association concerned and provided the principles of these Laws are maintained, the Laws may be modifi ed in their application for matches for players of under 16 years of age, for women footballers, for veteran footballers (over 35 years of age) and for players with disabilities. Any or all of the following modifi cations are permissible: • size of the fi eld of play • size, weight and material of the ball • width between the goalposts and height of the crossbar from the ground • duration of the periods of play • substitutions Further modifi cations are only allowed with the consent of the International Football Association Board. Male and Female References to the male gender in the Laws of the Game in respect of referees, assistant referees, players and offi cials are for simplifi cation and apply to both men and women. Offi cial languages On behalf of the International Football Association Board, FIFA publishes the Laws of the Game in English, French, German and Spanish. If there is any divergence in the wording, the English text is authoritative. Key A single line in the left-hand margin indicates new Law changes
CONTENTS Page Law 6 1-The Field of Play 15 2-The Ball 17 3-The Number of Players 21 4-The Players'Equipment 24 5-The Referee 28 6-The Assistant Referees 29 7-The Duration of the Match 30 8-The Start and Restart of Play 33 9-The Ball in and Out of Play 34 10-The Method of Scoring 35 11-Offside 36 12-Fouls and Misconduct 40 13-Free Kicks 44 14-The Penalty Kick 48 15-The Throw-in 50 16-The Goal Kick 52 17-The Corner Kick 54 Procedures to Determine the Winner of a Match or Home-and-Away 56 The Technical Area 57 The Fourth Official and the Reserve Assistant Referee 59 Interpretation of the Laws of the Game and Guidelines for Referees 134 Rules of the International Football Association Board
CONTENTS 5 Page Law 6 1 – The Field of Play 15 2 – The Ball 17 3 – The Number of Players 21 4 – The Players’ Equipment 24 5 – The Referee 28 6 – The Assistant Referees 29 7 – The Duration of the Match 30 8 – The Start and Restart of Play 33 9 – The Ball In and Out of Play 34 10 – The Method of Scoring 35 11 – Offside 36 12 – Fouls and Misconduct 40 13 – Free Kicks 44 14 – The Penalty Kick 48 15 – The Throw-in 50 16 – The Goal Kick 52 17 – The Corner Kick 54 Procedures to Determine the Winner of a Match or Home-and-Away 56 The Technical Area 57 The Fourth Offi cial and the Reserve Assistant Referee 59 Interpretation of the Laws of the Game and Guidelines for Referees 134 Rules of the International Football Association Board
6 LAW 1-THE FIELD OF PLAY Field surface Matches may be played on natural or artificial surfaces,according to the rules of the competition. The colour of artificial surfaces must be green. Where artificial surfaces are used in either competition matches between representative teams of member associations affiliated to FIFA or international club competition matches,the surface must meet the requirements of the FIFA Quality Concept for Football Turf or the International Artificial Turf Standard, unless special dispensation is given by FIFA. Field markings The field of play must be rectangular and marked with lines.These lines belong to the areas of which they are boundaries. The two longer boundary lines are called touch lines.The two shorter lines are called goal lines. The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line,which joins the midpoints of the two touch lines. The centre mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line.A circle with a radius of 9.15 m(10 yds)is marked around it. Marks may be made off the field of play,9.15 m(10 yds)from the corner arc and at right angles to the goal lines and the touch lines,to ensure that defending players retreat this distance when a corner kick is being taken
6 LAW 1 – THE FIELD OF PLAY Field surface Matches may be played on natural or artifi cial surfaces, according to the rules of the competition. The colour of artifi cial surfaces must be green. Where artifi cial surfaces are used in either competition matches between representative teams of member associations affi liated to FIFA or international club competition matches, the surface must meet the requirements of the FIFA Quality Concept for Football Turf or the International Artifi cial Turf Standard, unless special dispensation is given by FIFA. Field markings The fi eld of play must be rectangular and marked with lines. These lines belong to the areas of which they are boundaries. The two longer boundary lines are called touch lines. The two shorter lines are called goal lines. The fi eld of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line, which joins the midpoints of the two touch lines. The centre mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of 9.15 m (10 yds) is marked around it. Marks may be made off the fi eld of play, 9.15 m (10 yds) from the corner arc and at right angles to the goal lines and the touch lines, to ensure that defending players retreat this distance when a corner kick is being taken
LAW 1-THE FIELD OF PLAY Dimensions The length of the touch line must be greater than the length of the goal line. Length (touch line): minimum 90m (100yds) maximum 120m (130yds) Width (goal line): minimum 45m (50 yds) maximum 90m (100yds) All lines must be of the same width,which must be not more than 12 cm (5 ins). International matches Length: minimum 100m (110yds) maximum 110m (120yds) Width: minimum 64m (70 yds) maximum 75m (80 yds) The goal area Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line,5.5 m(6 yds)from the inside of each goalpost.These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of 5.5 m(6 yds)and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area
LAW 1 – THE FIELD OF PLAY 7 Dimensions The length of the touch line must be greater than the length of the goal line. Length (touch line): minimum 90 m (100 yds) maximum 120 m (130 yds) Width (goal line): minimum 45 m (50 yds) maximum 90 m (100 yds) All lines must be of the same width, which must be not more than 12 cm (5 ins). International matches Length: minimum 100 m (110 yds) maximum 110 m (120 yds) Width: minimum 64 m (70 yds) maximum 75 m (80 yds) The goal area Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, 5.5 m (6 yds) from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the fi eld of play for a distance of 5.5 m (6 yds) and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area
8 LAW 1-THE FIELD OF PLAY The penalty area Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line,16.5 m(18 yds)from the inside of each goalpost.These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of 16.5 m(18 yds)and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area. Within each penalty area,a penalty mark is made 11 m(12 yds)from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them. An arc of a circle with a radius of 9.15 m(10 yds)from the centre of each penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area. Flagposts A flagpost,not less than 1.5 m(5 ft)high,with a non-pointed top and a flag must be placed at each corner. Flagposts may also be placed at each end of the halfway line,not less than 1 m (1 yd)outside the touch line. The corner arc A quarter circle with a radius of 1 m(1 yd)from each corner flagpost is drawn inside the field of play
8 LAW 1 – THE FIELD OF PLAY The penalty area Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, 16.5 m (18 yds) from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the fi eld of play for a distance of 16.5 m (18 yds) and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area. Within each penalty area, a penalty mark is made 11 m (12 yds) from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them. An arc of a circle with a radius of 9.15 m (10 yds) from the centre of each penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area. Flagposts A fl agpost, not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) high, with a non-pointed top and a fl ag must be placed at each corner. Flagposts may also be placed at each end of the halfway line, not less than 1 m (1 yd) outside the touch line. The corner arc A quarter circle with a radius of 1 m (1 yd) from each corner fl agpost is drawn inside the fi eld of play
LAW 1-THE FIELD OF PLAY 9 Goals A goal must be placed on the centre of each goal line. A goal consists of two upright posts equidistant from the corner flagposts and joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar.The goalposts and crossbar must be made of wood,metal or other approved material.They must be square, rectangular,round or elliptical in shape and must not be dangerous to players. The distance between the posts is 7.32 m(8 yds)and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is 2.44 m(8 ft). 3n将y)
9 Goals A goal must be placed on the centre of each goal line. A goal consists of two upright posts equidistant from the corner fl agposts and joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar. The goalposts and crossbar must be made of wood, metal or other approved material. They must be square, rectangular, round or elliptical in shape and must not be dangerous to players. The distance between the posts is 7.32 m (8 yds) and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is 2.44 m (8 ft). LAW 1 – THE FIELD OF PLAY 7.32 m (8 yds) 2.44 m (8 ft)
10 LAW 1-THE FIELD OF PLAY The position of the goalposts in relation to the goal line must be according to the graphics below. 732卫 If the shape of the goalposts is square(viewed from above),the sides must be parallel or perpendicular to the goal line.The sides of the crossbar must be parallel or perpendicular to the field plane 32m If the shape of the goalposts is elliptical (viewed from above),the longest axis must be perpendicular to the goal line.The longest axis of the crossbar must be parallel to the field plane. 32m If the shape of the goalposts is rectangular (viewed from above),the longest side must be perpendicular to the goal line.The longest side of the crossbar must be parallel to the field plane
10 The position of the goalposts in relation to the goal line must be according to the graphics below. If the shape of the goalposts is square (viewed from above), the sides must be parallel or perpendicular to the goal line. The sides of the crossbar must be parallel or perpendicular to the fi eld plane. If the shape of the goalposts is elliptical (viewed from above), the longest axis must be perpendicular to the goal line. The longest axis of the crossbar must be parallel to the fi eld plane. If the shape of the goalposts is rectangular (viewed from above), the longest side must be perpendicular to the goal line. The longest side of the crossbar must be parallel to the fi eld plane. LAW 1 – THE FIELD OF PLAY
LAW 1-THE FIELD OF PLAY 11 Both goalposts and the crossbar have the same width and depth,which do not exceed 12 cm(5 ins).The goal lines must be of the same width as the goalposts and the crossbar.Nets may be attached to the goals and the ground behind the goal,provided that they are properly supported and do not interfere with the goalkeeper. The goalposts and crossbars must be white. Safety Goals must be anchored securely to the ground.Portable goals may only be used if they satisfy this requirement
11 Both goalposts and the crossbar have the same width and depth, which do not exceed 12 cm (5 ins). The goal lines must be of the same width as the goalposts and the crossbar. Nets may be attached to the goals and the ground behind the goal, provided that they are properly supported and do not interfere with the goalkeeper. The goalposts and crossbars must be white. Safety Goals must be anchored securely to the ground. Portable goals may only be used if they satisfy this requirement. LAW 1 – THE FIELD OF PLAY
