Question

Explain any five laws of football.

Answer 1

1. Ball: The football must meet the following criteria as per the FIFA laws
   1. The ball shall be spherical in shape.
   2. It should be made of leather or any other suitable material approved by the governing body.
   3. Ball circumference shall be 68 to 70 cm which is equal to 27 to 28 inches.
   4. The weight of the ball shall be between 410 to 450g which is equal to 14 to 16 oz at the start of the match.
   5. Air pressure should be equal to 0.6 − 1.1 atmosphere (600 – 1,100 g/cm²) at sea level.
2. Number of Players: A match is played by two teams. Each team shall consist of not more than 11 players during the match, one of whom shall act as goalkeeper. A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than seven players.
   Substitutions: Up to a maximum of three substitutes may be used in any match played in an official competition organised under the auspices of FIFA or the member associations. For all other competitions, the rules of the competition must state how many substitutes may be nominated, it can vary from three up to a maximum of twelve, before the tournament begins.

3. Players’ Equipment: The basic compulsory equipment of a player comprises the following items:

   1. A jersey or shirt with sleeves: If undergarments are worn, the colour of the undergarments must be of same colour as the sleeve of the jersey or shirt.
   2. Shorts: If undershorts or tights are worn, these must be of same colour as the shorts.
   3. Stockings: If tape or similar material is applied externally, it must be of same colour as that part of the stocking to which it is applied.
   4. Shin guards
   5. Shoes
4. Duration of the Match: The match lasts two equal periods of 45 minutes, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the referee and the two teams. Any agreement to alter the duration of the periods of play (e.g., to reduce each half to 40 minutes because of insufficient light) must be made before the start of play and must comply with competition rules. The half-time interval must not exceed 15 minutes.
5. Method of Scoring: A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no infringement of the Laws of the game has been committed previously by the team scoring the goal.