Question

What is the procedure adopted for player substitutions during a match?

Give the proper procedure to replace a player with a substitute player.

Answer 1

To replace a player by a substitute, the following conditions must be observed:

1. The referee must be informed before any proposed substitution is made.
2. A substitute only enters the field of play after the player being replaced has left and after receiving a signal from the referee.
3. A substitute only enters the field of play at the halfway line and during a stoppage in the match.
4. A substitution is completed when a substitute enters the field of play.