FAQs

Question: Can you score directly from a kick-off?

Answer: Yes. Even if no one else touches the ball – GOOAAAALLLLL!!

Question: Can you score directly from a throw-in?

Answer: No. If the ball goes into the goal directly from a throw-in without anyone else touching the ball, that is not a goal. Play would resume with a goal kick.

Question: When is time stopped?

Answer: Under FIFA rules, game time is kept by the center referee. Technically, game time is never stopped but runs continuously throughout a half. However, the center referee has discretion on how much time to add time at the end of the game or half to compensate for lost time due to injuries, substitutions, or any other delay of the game as determined by the center referee.

In high school or college there will sometimes be an official game clock.

Question: If a ball bounces off of a defender and goes in their goal, does it count?

Answer: Yes, it is a – GOOAAAALLLLL!! However, if on a goal kick a wayward defender misskicks the ball and it goes into the goal it doesn’t count. Play would resume with a corner kick.

Question: What is the minimum number of players?

Answer: The minimum number of players is left to the discretion of the local, state, or national association. Certainly in youth soccer the number will vary with age level. For regulation play above U-12, seven is considered the minimum number.

Question: Can my child use his/her baseball cleats?

Answer: No. Baseball or softball cleats have a toe cleat which is dangerous in soccer. These shoes are usually allowed if the toe cleat is cut off.

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