Official Rules
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The Team: consist of 5 players, including the goalkeeper.
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Substitute Bench: from 3 to 5 players.
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Number of substitutions allowed: no limit.
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Referees: 2.
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The Game: 3 periods of 12 minutes each, with 3 minute intervals between them.
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No Draws. Games that finish in a draw will go into an Overtime of 3 minutes, with a Golden Goal. If after overtime the game is still in a draw, then a round of Penalties will take place. (1 for 1)
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No walls, Any foul committed is rewarded with a free kick on goal, with no barrier that is taken by the player that was fouled.
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Shoes are not allowed, although ankle guards are permitted.
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Throw ins - taken from the side lines can be taken with either hands or foot.
- Goal clearance - will be taken by the goalie using his hands.
