| Soccer rules regulations are the main elements of a | | | | team can be allowed to do substitutions 3 times. The |
| Soccer game. Without these rules, soccer would | | | | equipments of players are vital as well, it is stated |
| probably fail to be a very exciting and enjoyable | | | | that players should wear a soccer shirt, shorts and |
| sport as it is today. These rules and regulations | | | | shoes, the two competing teams should have |
| comprise the essence of the game. These are | | | | different uniforms in order for officials to |
| commonly the rules that the International Soccer | | | | differentiate them. The officials also play a huge role. |
| teams abide and make use in their own local | | | | Without these referees, no one shall enforce the |
| countries as well. | | | | rules and regulations of soccer. |
| Generally, there are basic Soccer rules regulations | | | | There is a center referee, along with two assistant |
| that a beginner should always highly consider. The | | | | referees and another one who handles the smaller |
| first thing to learn is the playing field itself, it must be | | | | issues. The match's duration is two 45 minute halves |
| rectangular in shape. Second, there are basic places | | | | each with a 15 minute halftime break. In matches |
| for the players, coaches, and officials. Then once you | | | | were a winner is needed, there is an overtime period |
| know all of these, there is a must to know the | | | | of 15 minutes. If there is still no winner, a |
| number of players. | | | | penalty-shootout shall be enforced to decide the |
| In a soccer game, there are 10 outfield players and a | | | | game. |
| single goalkeeper per team. In official matches, a | | | | |