| As the days go by everything revolves with it. Many | | | | contemplate with the size of the playing arena, same |
| improvements come up in every aspect and soccer | | | | is true also with the penalty area. |
| game is not exempted from it. One of the apparent | | | | Duration of the Game |
| improvements in soccer is the formation of its | | | | Time is shortened in indoor soccer. Playing time in |
| variety, indoor soccer, in which comes a new set of | | | | indoor soccer is played by quarters in which each |
| soccer rules. | | | | quarter lasts for 15 minutes with a 3 minute interval |
| These rules may differ in every prevailing soccer | | | | between 1st and 2nd quarter, then another 3 minute |
| body but there are certain regulations that serve as | | | | interval between the 3rd and 4th quarter. Half-time is |
| a universal basis for the game that include: | | | | being marked by a 15 minute interval between the |
| Field shape, Size and Overall Arena Specifications | | | | 2nd and 3rd quarter. If a tie happens after the 60 |
| Indoor soccer arena may be basically oblong or | | | | minute playing time is over, a 15 minute overtime |
| rectangular in shape with artificial grass floors. In | | | | extension is allowed until one of the team scores a |
| instances that it is being played in basketball courts, | | | | goal. |
| the floors of which were obviously a hardwood. | | | | Team Composition |
| Indoor soccer arena requires at least 6 feet tall walls | | | | Up to 6 players are allowed for each team including |
| that will cordon the ball when it comes out of bounds. | | | | the goalie. Substitution is also allowed while the game |
| Ceiling heights may vary. The field is basically 200 | | | | is on provided the player to be substitutes must step |
| feet by 85 feet in size. | | | | out of the field first before the substitute comes in. |
| Goals | | | | Using of slide tackle is generally not permitted here. |
| The goals were to be necessarily pressed on the wall | | | | These are only general rules regarding indoor soccer |
| to avoid budging when hit by the ball or any player | | | | game. Other remaining rules may vary as what has |
| who comes in contact with it. It also made smaller to | | | | been said earlier depending on the ruling body. |