Soccer vs. Futsal

Here are the main differences between outdoor soccer and Futsal.

Soccer	Futsal (FIFA Indoor Soccer)
#5 ball	#3 or #4 ball with reduced bounce
11 players	5 players
3 substitutions	Unlimited "flying" substitutions
Large Goal	Smaller 7v10 sized goal
Throw-in	Kick-in
Main referee & two assistants (linesmen)	Main referee & one assistant
Running clock operated by main referee	running clock
45-minute halves	20-minute halves
No time-outs	1 time-out per team per half
Goal kicks	Goalkeeper throws ball back into play
No absolute time limit to restart play	4-second rule on restarts
Offside rule	No offsides called
Goalkeeper's steps	4-second rule to put ball back into play
Unlimited fouling	5-foul limit (and "no-wall" free kick)
No substitution for player sent off	Player sent off can be substituted for after 2 minutes
Corner kick placed in arc	Corner kick placed on corner
Slide Tackling Allowed	No slide tackles under any circumstances

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