Soccer Rules You Didn't Know About

Video on Indirect Free Kick Rules:    • Indirect Free Kick Rules Soccer  
Video on What is the Sweeper Position:    • Sweeper in Soccer  
Video on How to Kick a Soccer Ball in the Air:    • How To Kick A Soccer Ball In The Air  

Let’s cover SOCCER RULES YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT.

If the ball bursts or is damaged during the course of the game,

Play is stopped, and the match restarts with a dropped ball where the ball was when the damage occurred.

Unless it was within the goal area, in which case the ball is dropped on the goal area line parallel to the goal line.

According to Law 4, players are strictly prohibited from wearing jewelry.

If a player is spotted with any, the referee is obliged to request its removal.

If a player refuses to comply, they are not allowed to participate until the matter is resolved.

According to Law 3, if a goalkeeper's jersey color is similar to the referee's or other players',

The goalkeeper may be asked to change into a different color. This ensures clarity in the heat of the game.

Did you know that a goalkeeper must have at least part of one foot touching, or in line with, the goal line when the penalty is taken?

If violated and the keeper saves the penalty, a retake is required.

According to Law 11, if a player accidentally leaves the field of play without the referee's permission

And then gains an advantage by re-entering, they are considered offside.

Did you know that if a player refuses to leave the field after being substituted, the referee can caution them for unsporting behavior.

The match cannot resume until the player complies.

According to Law 1, the vanishing spray used in professional games marks the minimum distance that the defensive wall must maintain during a free kick.

Once the kick is taken, the spray disappears, leaving no trace behind.