Technical Area

 

In this area you will find the Law of the Game (interesting to know that there are only 17 rules for Football!!) and few more articles on training techniques and drills.

 

A Physio Room is added here as well, with information on injuries and how to prevent them.

 

Come back here often, because content will be added on a regular basis!

 

 

 

Laws of the Game the official FIFA rules of Football!

 

 

Physio Room Tips and tricks to get fit and to recover fast from injuries

 

 

Know the Game! Illustrations and pictures to understand better some of the most complex rules of football!

Some important changes in the Rules of the Game!

 28 February 2004 -At its 118th Annual General Meeting in London today (28 February 2004), the International Football Association Board (IFAB), chaired by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, approved a number of amendments to the Laws of the Game.
Key decisions reached included the following:

- Law 1 – The Field of Play: If permitted under the applicable competition rules, matches may be played on a natural turf or artificial turf surface. In the case of artificial turf, the surface must meet the requisite quality standards (i.e. the FIFA Quality Concept for Artificial Turf or the International Artificial Turf Standard).

- Law 3 – The Number of Players: No more than six substitutions per team shall be permitted in friendly matches.

- Law 10 – Method of Scoring: With regard to the method for determining the winner of a match, the IFAB ruled in favour of extra-time, consisting of two periods of no more than 15 minutes each, followed by kicks from the penalty mark. As a result, matches will no longer be decided by “golden goal” or “silver goal”.

- Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct: Any player removing his jersey after scoring a goal shall be cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

Furthermore, Law 5 will now dictate that if the rules of a competition endorse the use of a fourth official, his function and responsibilities shall correspond with those laid down by the IFAB.

All of the changes to the Laws of the Game shall come into force worldwide on 1 July 2004.

The IFAB chose to reject proposals to increase the maximum length of the half-time interval from 15 to 20 minutes and to advance free kicks by 9.15 metres if a player from the penalised team fails to retreat the required distance or prevents the free kick from being taken.