Rules of Play

1. MATCH OVERVIEW & ROSTERS
- Matches are played 5v5 (4 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper).
- A minimum of 3 players is required to avoid a forfeit.
- Games consist of two 20-minute halves (running clock) with a 2-minute halftime interval.
- Cleats are strictly prohibited. Players must wear flat-soled indoor shoes or turf shoes. Shinguards are mandatory for all participants.

2. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
- Yellow Card (Minor Penalty): The cautioned player must serve a 2-minute temporal dismissal. The team plays a man down until the 2 minutes expire or the opposing team scores a goal.
- Red Card (Major Penalty): The player is disqualified for the remainder of the match and must leave the bench area. The team must play a man down for a full 5-minute duration, regardless of goals scored by the opposition.

3. SUBSTITUTIONS
- Substitutions are "On-the-Fly" at the midfield line.
- The player exiting the pitch must be within 3 feet of the bench/touchline before the substitute enters the field of play.

4. GAMEPLAY & RESTARTS
- Sliding is prohibited for all outfield players.
- Goalkeeper Exception: Goalies may slide within their own penalty box to make a save, provided the move is not reckless or "studs up."
- Players have 6 seconds to put the ball back into play for all restarts (kick-ins, corners, and free kicks).
- Goalkeepers have 6 seconds to release the ball once in total control. Failure to comply results in a turnover of possession.
If the ball strikes the ceiling/top netting, it is out of play.
Restart: A kick-in is awarded to the opposing team on the sideline

5. SCORING FROM RESTARTS
Direct Scoring: Goals may be scored directly from Corner Kicks and Direct Free Kicks.
Indirect Scoring: Goals cannot be scored directly from Kick-ins (sidelines) or Ceiling-rule restarts. The ball must touch another player (teammate or opponent) before entering the goal.

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