📝 REGLAS DE JUEGO DE FUTSAL / Nuevas enmiendas del Reglamento de Fútbol Sala para la temporada 20/21

Summary

In this video, international futsal referee Alejandro Martínez Flórez outlines key rule changes for the 2024/2025 season. Notable updates include the reintroduction of yellow and red cards for coaches and staff, modifications to the goalkeeper injury protocol, and new kick-off and substitution regulations. Additionally, penalties in shootouts are now increased to five attempts, handball rules are adjusted, and the final whistle will now signify the end of the match, regardless of ongoing actions. These changes aim to improve fairness, streamline gameplay, and align futsal more closely with soccer's evolving standards.

Takeaways

• 😀 Maximum of 5 substitutes allowed to warm up near the bench, with no hand-to-hand exchange of bibs during substitutions.
• 😀 Referees will publicly show cards to players, coaches, and technical staff for any infractions.
• 😀 Goalkeepers will now receive the same treatment as outfield players for injuries; they must be substituted unless the injury results from a foul or a yellow/red card situation.
• 😀 The match will end when the final whistle is heard, regardless of the ball's position, except in cases of penalty kicks or 10-meter shots after the 6th team foul.
• 😀 Teams can choose to start with either the ball or field, and kick-offs can be taken in any direction without the need for a player to pass to another.
• 😀 A goal will count even if the goalposts are displaced, as long as the ball crosses the goal line.
• 😀 The number of penalty shootout attempts increases from 3 to 5, with no need to equalize the number of players between teams.
• 😀 Deliberate handballs will be penalized with a yellow card, and involuntary handballs that enlarge the body unnaturally (e.g., arms outstretched) will also result in a penalty.
• 😀 Red cards for goal denial situations are based on factors such as the distance of the ball, direction of the play, and the number of defending players.
• 😀 Throw-ins must be executed with the ball immobile on the line, and players can position their bodies freely during the throw.
• 😀 Goalkeeper restarts will be in play as soon as the ball is released, either through a pass or throw, and no player from the opposing team may enter the area during this action.
• 😀 Referees will now signal time limits for restarts (like goal kicks and throw-ins) with a horizontal arm motion, replacing the previous vertical arm signal.

Q & A

What is the maximum number of substitutes allowed to warm up near the bench this season?

This season, a maximum of five substitutes are allowed to warm up near the bench, accompanied by the physical trainer.

How has the substitution process changed in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Due to COVID-19, substitutions are now made without the physical transfer of the bib from player to substitute. A player exits the substitution zone and the substitute enters automatically.

What is the new rule regarding yellow and red cards for coaches and technical staff?

This season, yellow and red cards will be publicly displayed to coaches and the rest of the technical staff through physical cards.

How will injured goalkeepers be treated differently this season?

Goalkeepers are now treated the same as other players regarding injuries. If a goalkeeper is injured during play, they must be substituted, except in cases where the goalkeeper is treated on the field or receives a yellow/red card.

How has the end of the game been redefined this season?

The game now ends when the final acoustic signal is heard, regardless of whether a shot is still in play. The only exceptions are penalties or 10-meter shots that must be completed before the game ends.

What has changed in the way the match is initiated and restarted?

The winning team of the coin toss can choose either the ball or the field for the first half. Additionally, the ball can now be played directly forward or in any direction at the center, and there is no longer a dispute for the ball in a 'ball on the ground' situation.

What happens if a goal is scored with the goalpost displaced?

If a goal is scored while the goalpost is displaced, the goal will still count as long as the ball crosses the goal line. However, if a player moves the goalpost intentionally, the goal will be disallowed.

How have the penalty shootout rules changed this season?

The number of penalty shots in a shootout has increased from three to five. Additionally, teams no longer need to have an equal number of players available for the shootout, allowing teams with fewer players to opt for a reduced number of shooters.

What is the new interpretation of handball offenses?

Handballs will only be penalized if they are deliberate or significantly enlarge the player's body, such as arms spread out unnaturally. Involuntary handballs that result in a goal will also be penalized.

What changes have been made regarding infractions outside the playing area?

Infractions outside the playing area will now result in a free kick, with the ball being placed at the nearest point where the infraction occurred. This replaces the previous rule where the ball would be placed at the location where the ball was when the infraction happened.