With 1 week to go before our competitive league season commences, we would like to share that you can now download the full and simplified versions of our supplementary laws of the game.
When looking to play a game there are many variations you can use depending on numbers, facility type and player abilities. The one rule which is uniform regardless of whether you are playing for fun or for trophies is around defining WALKING. For this we suggest the following:
A PLAYER WHILST MOVING AROUND THE PITCH MUST HAVE ONE FOOT IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
Teams can include Male and Female players.
For a social game then there are some points for consideration when setting your rules:
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Teams of 5, 6 or 7 a side
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Rolling substitutes
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Indoor or Outdoor
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No running with or without the ball
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3rd running offence is a penalty to the opposing team
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All Walking Football is non-contact so no tackling, barging, shoulder to shoulder, backing in and avoid 50:50’s challenges
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Keep the game inclusive and play 3-touch football
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Ball height restriction rule: play to CROSSBAR height.
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No heading
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Players not allowed in goalkeeper area
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Kick-ins not Throw-ins
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No scoring direct from kick off, corner kicks, kick ins or from own half
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Goalkeeper can throw sidearm or underarm (nothing overhead)
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Pass backs are allowed
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Respect your teammates and opponents
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And ENJOY!
To view the WFS Official Supplementary Laws of the Game please visit: https://www.walkingfootballscotland.org/rules
Author: The Walking Football
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