There are four main principles behind Law 4 of the Rules of the Game of Football, « Player Equipment »: 1.) Player safety comes first; 2.) Special equipment must be carried; 3.) Colors are used to distinguish participants; and 4.) Other equipment is optional, which can be worn. The wording of each of these principles, as set out in Bill 4, is quite simple. In addition, the law contains sections on the types of slogans or statements that may appear on clothing and the types of penalties to be applied for non-compliance with each aspect of the law. « A player cannot use equipment or wear anything dangerous [to himself or other players]. All jewelry (necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, leather bracelets, elastics, etc.) is prohibited and must be removed. The use of adhesive tape to cover jewelry is not allowed. Players must be inspected and replaced prior to the start of play before entering the field. If a player wears or uses unauthorized/dangerous equipment or jewelry, the referee must inform the player: « Non-hazardous protective equipment, such as head coverings, face masks, and knee and arm guards made of soft, lightweight padded material are allowed, as are goalkeeper caps and sports goggles [sports goggles]. When head coverings (with the exception of goalie caps) are worn, they must: – Coaches must teach the rules of equipment to young players and their parents at an early stage, and information often needs to be amplified. « Local rules » may allow for differences at a young age, but the law is enforced in its entirety as players get older. Finally, corrections must be made and exceptions must not be allowed. – Coaches may be allowed to purchase equipment for the team. Research everything! For example, there are still cotton jerseys that shrink significantly when washed and dried.

In addition, there are all kinds and styles of shirts, shorts and socks. Jerseys can have collars, V-necks, round collars or long or short sleeves. Shorts for older players should have built-in drawstrings. Socks are not available in standard lengths. For more information, see the items listed below. See also information in Soccer Field Player`s Kit and Soccer Goalkeeper`s Kit. Substitution is completed when a substitute enters the field; From this point on, the substituted player becomes a substituted player and the substitute becomes a player and can perform any restart. All substitutes are subject to the authority of the referee, whether they play or not. The use of any form of electronic communication between players (including substitutes and substituted players) and/or technical staff is not permitted. Electronic communication between coaches is permitted.

Electronic Performance and Monitoring Systems (EPTS), also known as wearable technology (WT), worn by players, are allowed. When using the EPTS (subject to approval by the national football association/competition organiser): – Coaches must inform their players that different referees may, at their discretion, give different answers as to what is allowed and what is not. Players must then adhere to it without complaint. – Head coverings, for both outfield players and goalkeepers, are allowed as long as they are flexible and clearly designed for protection. Any severe headgear or one that can be interpreted as giving an advantage to a player (e.g. in « Head ») is prohibited. – Coaches must inform their players of the inspection procedure before the match and before substitutions. Players must respond to all instructions given by the referee or other match officials regarding equipment. This likely includes showing the soles of both shoes to demonstrate compliance with local law or regulations. Establishing a disciplined alignment procedure for pre-match inspection goes a long way in helping referees run the game. A match is played by two teams with a maximum of eleven players each; You have to be the goalkeeper. A match cannot start or be resumed if a team has fewer than seven players.

If a team has fewer than seven players because one or more players have intentionally left the field, the referee is not obliged to interrupt play and the advantage can be played, but play cannot continue after the ball is out of play if a team does not have the minimum number of seven players. If the competition rules stipulate that all players and substitutes must be named before kick-off and a team starts a match with fewer than eleven players, only players and substitutes named in the starting line-up may take part in the match at the finish. – Player passes, if used, are likely to be checked during the pre-match inspection. These must be given to players in advance and in the correct order. – Law 4 does not stipulate that crampons are mandatory, but only shoes (« shoes »). General sports shoes (« tennis shoes ») would be allowed. However, cleats are essential for effective outdoor competition. The Contest Rules may contain other restrictions, including but not limited to the size, number and position of permitted slogans, statements and images.

It is recommended to resolve disputes regarding slogans, statements or images before a match/competition. All players are allowed to wear gloves. Outfield players usually wear thin, tight gloves only in cold weather. Goalkeepers almost always wear gloves specifically designed to help them catch the ball, but they are not mandatory. (See: Goalkeeper gloves.) – The IFAB states that a player who has changed equipment only has to undergo an inspection and the referee`s signal to return to the game, rather than waiting for an interruption because « . That doesn`t happen for a player coming back from injury. Allow the player to return. During the match eliminates an « unfair » situation, which is often a source of conflict between players and officials… Sports glasses (« glasses ») are expressly permitted as long as they are not considered dangerous. The decision as to what is considered « dangerous » is at the discretion of the referee before the start of the match. Parents of young players who require glasses are strongly advised to check with their league organisation for a definitive statement on the use – or non-use – of certain frames and lenses. If the use of certain frames and lenses is permitted, this must be explicitly stated in the « Local Rules » of the contest. Youth coaches must provide referees with a copy of the local rules before each game.

However, parents should not expect this to happen and should have their own copies ready to be provided at the time of inspection of players` equipment prior to a game. If the local regulations do not contain such a declaration, parents must receive a declaration signed by the organizing authority concerning their child and the specific equipment. If this does not happen, parents run the risk that their child will not be allowed to participate without removing the equipment. In the absence of a « local rule » or specific explanation, it is entirely within the rights, duties and responsibilities of the referee to refuse participation if the equipment is deemed unsafe and continues to be worn. See: CoachingAmericanSoccer.com « Soccer Eyesight. » Law 4 applies to all equipment (including clothing) worn by players, substitutes and substitutes, as well as all team officials in the technical field. The player number, name, team emblem/logo, slogans/emblems of the initiative promoting football, respect and integrity, and any publicity permitted by the competition rules or national associations, confederations or FIFA regulations are allowed; and the facts of a match, such as teams, date, competition/event [and/or] venue. – The captains of each crew may be required by local regulations to wear elastic armbands indicating their position. – Note that the color of football boots is not regulated by law, so players can wear any color of cleats desired. (However, this may be affected by club, team or league administrative rules.) If the crossbar is moved or broken, the clearance is stopped until it has been repaired or replaced in position. The game is restarted with a loose ball.

If it cannot be repaired, the game must be abandoned. A flexible or hazardous rope or material must not replace the crossbar. The referee stops play until the crossbar has been repaired or replaced in position. If the crossbar cannot be repaired or replaced, the clearance must be abandoned. – It is assumed that referees and other match officials must also wear matching uniforms with a different jersey than players and goalkeepers. Although Law 4 places the responsibility on players to change jerseys, official teams usually try to coordinate colors in advance or have jerseys of different colors available. The technical area refers to matches played in stadiums with a seating area reserved for team officials, substitutes and substitutes, as described below: – Coaches can use a memory trick known as « Five S » to ensure that they discuss each part of the mandatory equipment with their players.