Question

Explain the procedure of substitution during play.

Answer 1

The procedure for the substitution during the play is:

1. Substitution must be performed within the substitution zone.
2. A substitution is only valid for the time it takes to mark the substitution on the scoresheet and allow the players to enter and exit.
3. The coach or team captain must request a substitution from the first or second referee by using the official hand signal and mentioning the number of substitutions.
4. The scorer or second referee acknowledges and announces the request for substitution using the buzzer or whistle as appropriate. The second referee authorises the substitution.