Law 3 The Number of Players

Objectives At the end of this lesson the student will: state the number of players for a legal game state when a substitution can occur list the correct procedure for substitution state the appropriate penalty for illegal substitution

NUMBERS Match shall be played by two teams Maximum of 11 players per team One shall be the goalkeeper Minimum of 7 players to start or continue the match

WHAT TO DO Must have at least 7 players to start or continue match for minor injury, player may leave field game pauses until player returns if player is unable to return, abandon match Report to the league when game cannot be started when game cannot be completed

OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS Teams shall supply the names of up to 7 possible substitutes, but may use only 3 of these 7. Substitutes not so named may not take part in the match.

Law 3 – The Players National FAs can allow a max of 5 subs (except at the top level) and return subs for youth, etc. Subs made at half-time without informing the referee is not a caution; including the Goalkeeper Team scoring a goal with an extra player is punished with a DK A Player who enters the field of play, without permission, and interferes is punished with a DK (explained more on next slide)

SUBSTITUTIONS Who? When? Where? How? 3 of 7 listed prior to game At any stoppage of play Where? Player may leave the field anywhere Substitute enters at halfway line How? With referee’s permission

SUBSTITUTIONS Once player is substituted, that player may not re-enter the game. Check league rules for re-entry modifications

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURE Substitute reports to assistant referee (or 4th official) Assistant referee signals at next opportunity Player may leave the field anywhere Referee signals permission to enter Substitute enters field at halfway line and becomes the new player

Law 3 – The Players Player entering the field of play without permission A player who enters the field of play without the referee’s permission when it is needed (e.g. after injury, equipment change) is punished with direct FK is there is interference. Requirement to leave the field after being cautioned is removed.

Law 3 – The Players New text If a player who requires the referee’s permission to re-enter the field of play re-enters without the referee’s permission, the referee must: –stop play (not immediately if the player does not interfere with play or a match official or if the advantage can be applied) (…) –caution the player for entering the field of play without permission –order the player to leave the field of play (if necessary) If the referee stops play, it must be restarted: •with a direct free kick from the position of the interference •with an indirect free kick from the position of the ball when play was stopped if there was no interference

Law 3 – The Players Nothing changes for our games, however at the highest levels, one additional substitution can be permitted for extra time.

A PLAYER SENT-OFF Before the game: After the game has started: May be replaced by a substitute After the game has started: May not be replaced at all Yes ! The team plays shorthanded After the game has ended: Include misconduct in game report Show cards if still on the field

SUBSTITUTES All substitutes are subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the referee, whether called upon to play or not.

United States Youth Soccer Unlimited number may re-enter as often as they wish Who ? When ? Throw-in (by throwing team) Goal kick Injury stoppage Half-time After a goal Player may leave the field anywhere Substitute enters only at halfway line Where? How? With referee’s permission

REPLACING THE GOALKEEPER With another player: At any stoppage of play Referee must be notified of a change of goalkeeper Infringement - Caution both old and new goalkeeper at next stoppage of play

REPLACING THE GOALKEEPER With a substitute: Just like normal substitution New goalkeeper in uniform and in position is “notification” (even at half-time)

LEAVING THE FIELD A player may leave the field Why? With the referee’s permission Without using a substitute Why? Medical attention Equipment repair or replacement To re-enter the field Must receive the referee’s permission During play, if from the touch line At any stoppage of play

SHORT-HANDED TEAM Late arriving player(s) may join their team: With permission of the referee During play, or At any stoppage of play Assistant Referee first checks pass, equipment and roster

IMPROPER SUBSTITUTION Substitute enters without permission Stop play Caution substitute Remove substitute from field Prior player re-enters Restart with indirect free kick where the ball was located when play was stopped

TOO MANY PLAYERS When ball is in play: When ball is out of play: Stop play Caution extra “player” Remove extra “player” Restart with Indirect free kick When ball is out of play: Caution extra “player” Remove extra “player” Restart as you would have anyway

Do not allow this to happen TOO MANY PLAYERS Goal scored by team with extra player Caution extra “player” Remove extra “player” Do not allow the goal Restart with IFK from goal area. Do not allow this to happen Not sure? Count !!!

REVIEW How many players is each team allowed? 11 maximum 7 minimum players one of which is the goalkeeper May a player who is sent-off be replaced? No, not if the match has started What is the substitution procedure? When may a field player change places with goalkeeper? At any stoppage Referee must be notified

REVIEW (cont’) Substitution without permission Stop game Caution “player” and remove Restart with indirect free kick Too many field players during play Caution extra “player” and remove Too many field players & goal scored Disallow goal - restart with indirect free kick