Law 1: The Field of Play
The 33 provisions of this law that Ruleside argues from, in the order they are printed. Each one has its own address and lists every verdict, incident and rules page that turns on it.
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1. Field surface
2. Field markings
- The field of play must be rectangular and marked with continuous lines which must not be dangerous; artificial playing surface material may be used for the field markings on natural fields if it is not dangerous. These lines belong to the areas of which they are boundaries.p45 · cited by 5 pages
- Only the lines indicated in Law 1 are to be marked on the field of play. Where artificial surfaces are used, other lines are permitted provided they are a different colour and clearly distinguishable from the football lines.p45 · cited by 1 page
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7. The corner area
9. The technical area
- the technical area should only extend 1 m (1 yd) on either side of the designated seated area and up to a distance of 1 m (1 yd) from the touchlinep49 · 1
- markings should be used to define the areap49 · 1
- the number of persons permitted to occupy the technical area is defined by the competition rulesp49 · 2
- the occupants of the technical area:p49 · 2
- are identified before the start of the match in accordance with the competition rulesp49 · 2
- must behave in a responsible mannerp49 · 1
- must remain within its confines except in special circumstances, e.g. a physiotherapist/doctor entering the field of play, with the referee's permission, to assess an injured playerp49 · 1
- only one person at a time is authorised to convey tactical instructions from the technical areap49 · 1
10. Goals
The position of the goalposts
- If the crossbar becomes displaced or broken, play is stopped until it has been repaired or replaced in position. Play is restarted with a dropped ball. If it cannot be repaired the match must be abandoned. A rope or any flexible or dangerous material may not replace the crossbar.p50 · cited by 1 page
- Nets may be attached to the goals and the ground behind the goal; they must be properly supported and must not interfere with the goalkeeper.p50 · cited by 1 page
Safety
11. Goal line technology (GLT)
Principles of GLT
- GLT applies solely to the goal line and is only used to determine whether a goal has been scored.p52 · cited by 1 page
- The indication of whether a goal has been scored must be immediate and automatically confirmed within one second by the GLT system only to the match officials (via the referee's watch, by vibration and visual signal, and/or via the referee's earpiece/headset); it may also be sent to the video operation room (VOR).p52 · cited by 1 page
Requirements and specifications of GLT
- If GLT is used in competition matches, the competition organisers must ensure that the system (including any potentially permitted modifications to the goal frame or technology in the ball) meets the requirements of the FIFA Quality Programme for GLT.p52 · cited by 1 page
- Where GLT is used, the referee must test the technology's functionality before the match as set out in the Testing Manual. If the technology does not function in accordance with the Testing Manual, the referee must not use the GLT system and must report this to the appropriate authorities.p52 · cited by 1 page
14. Video assistant referees (VARs)
Video operation room (VOR)
- The VOR is where the video assistant referee (VAR), assistant VAR (AVAR) and replay operator (RO) work; it may be in/close to the stadium or at a more distant location. Only authorised persons are permitted to enter the VOR or communicate with the VAR, AVAR and RO during the match.p53 · cited by 1 page
- A player, substitute, substituted player or team official who enters the VOR will be sent off.p53 · cited by 1 page
Referee review area (RRA)
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