Squads may consist of up to 9 players, and any 6 may start any
game.
One substitution may be made during a game,
though more will be permitted in the event of an injury to a player.
Matches will be of 8 minutes duration, and
will be timed centrally. Games will start and finish when the central whistle is
heard. There will be 2 minutes between games.
There is no offside
Free kicks : All direct - opponents must be 2m from
ball.
Goal areas : No player other than the defending goalkeeper may
enter the goal areas. If an attacker should contravene this, a free kick shall
be given from the place the infringement occurred (to be taken by the
goalkeeper).
If a defender should enter their own goal area, then a penalty
kick shall be given, unless the referee is of the opinion that the infringement
was accidental and no advantage was gained by the defending team.
Goalkeepers may leave their areas.
Goal kicks to be taken anywhere from the goal area.
No pass back' may be picked up by the goalkeeper - a direct
free kick will be given from the penalty spot which will be 2 metres from the
edge of the goal area.
Goalkeepers may kick to clear (pass backs, or through balls
from opposition) but must throw or roll the ball once they have picked the ball
up.
Standard throw-ins to be taken.
Points will be awarded thus: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw Points
gained, goal difference, and then number of goals scored will determine group
placings.
Three group winners plus best runner-up (from criteria
detailed above) will take part in semi finals.
Semi finals will depend upon which runner-up takes the fourth
semi final place:
