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Understanding the Difference Between Futsal & Indoor Soccer

Soccer					Futsal® (Five-a-Side Soccer)
#5 Ball					#4 Ball - 30% less bounce
11 players					5 players
3 substitutions					Unlimited â€œflyingâ€ substitutions (12 Players on a Team)
Throw-in					Kick-in
Running Clock					Stopped Clock
45 minute halves					20 minute halves
No time-outs					1 time-out per half
Goal kicks					Goal Clearance (throw)
Some contact					No shoulder charges or sliding tackles
No absolute time limit to restart game					4-second rule on restarts
Offside Rule					No Offside Rule
Goalkeeper steps					No restrictions, but limited to 4 seconds
Goalkeeper cannot touch by hand a ball kicked back					Goalkeeper cannot touch by hand a ball played back
Unlimited back passes to Goalkeeper					One back pass to Goalkeeper
No sub for player sent off					Player sent off can be substituted for after 2 minutes or other has scored
Corner kick placed in arch					Corner kick placed on corner