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The Laws
Of The Game

Every rule of Feetball — scoring, pitch dimensions, match format, equipment, and players. Sanctioned and maintained by the IFBF Laws Committee.

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Law 01 · Scoring

The Score

Two scoring surfaces. Three possible point values. Body part determines whether a finish counts for two or three.

Score Post · 16 × 7 ft · IFBF RegulationIFBF official score post — 16ft × 7ft frame with regulation plank
Point ValuesBody finishes always score two
03PTS
Plank · Foot
Foot

A foot-kicked ball that strikes the wooden plank along the bottom of the post. The maximum-value score in the game.

02PTS
Net · Foot
Foot

A foot-kicked ball that strikes the net of the post. Two points awarded regardless of placement within the netting.

02PTS
Net or Plank · Body
Body

A finish using head, chest or thigh always counts as two points — regardless of whether it strikes the net or the wooden plank.

Law 02 · The Pitch

The Pitch

A 70 × 40 m rectangle, marked with a centre circle, half-line, two saver zones, and two scoring posts at the short ends. All grounds are IFBF-certified before fixtures begin.

Bird's-eye view of the IFBF Feetball ground — 70 × 40 m pitch with scoring posts, scoring lines, 4-feet scoring hit points, centre circle (5 ft outer · 4 ft inner) with 3.10 ft centre star, 10/20/35-metre markings, and 1 ft corner points
IFBF Ground Map · Bird's-Eye View
Ground DimensionsAll grounds IFBF-certified before fixtures
1
Pitch
70 × 40 m
Full IFBF regulation field. Length and width are measured in metres.
2
Saver Zone
10 m
A 10-metre defensive zone in front of each scoring post — only the saver may handle the ball within it.
3
Scoring Line
20 m
The 20-metre line each side. A foot-kicked attempt must originate beyond this line to count toward the score.
4
Centre Circle
5 ft / 4 ft
Outer ring 5 ft, inner ring 4 ft. The centre star — 3.10 ft — marks the kick-off spot.
Law 03 · Match Format

Match
Format

Two halves of 35 minutes separated by a 10-minute interval. Total 80 minutes, plus added time at the referee's discretion.

01 · Halves
2 × 35
Minutes
Match Length
Two halves of thirty-five minutes. Clock continues through stoppages; added time is determined by the referee.
02 · Interval
10
Minute Break
Half-Time
A ten-minute interval between halves. Teams change ends and the second-half match ball (yellow) is brought into play.
03 · Subs
3 + 3
Per Half
Substitutions
Three substitutions allowed in the first half and three in the second. Unused subs do not carry over.
04 · Tie-break
10
Minute Extra
Playoff Knockout
In playoff knockout fixtures only, a single ten-minute extra period is played. If still tied, decided by alternating one-on-one kicks.

A Match In One Bar

Total · 80 minutes regulation
0'35'45'80'
35'First Half · White Ball
10'Interval
35'Second Half · Yellow Ball
Law 04 · Equipment

Equipment
& The Ball

Two match balls per fixture — a white ball for the first half, a yellow for the second. Same specification, different colour for unmistakable broadcast clarity.

The white and yellow Feetball match balls
Two Halves · Two Balls

Identical in weight, panel count and material. Colour is the only differentiator — and it is mandatory: a half played with the wrong-colour ball is voided and replayed.

First Half
White Ball
Brought into play at first whistle. Removed at the half-time interval.
Second Half
Yellow Ball
Brought into play at second-half kick-off. Used through any added time.
Ball SpecificationIFBF-certified · both balls identical
Material
Artificial Leather
Circumference
55–56 cm
Weight
420–430 g
Panels
32 Stitched
Pressure
0.6–1.1 atm
Law 05 · Players

Player
& Saver

Nine on the pitch, fifteen on the roster. One saver, three defenders, three midfielders, two forwards — the standard 1-3-3-2 formation.

An IFBF Feetball saver diving to deny a shot in front of the scoring post
Squad Composition

Nine On
Fifteen On The Sheet

15
Roster Size
Total registered players per matchday squad.
9
On Pitch
Active players on the field for each side at all times.
3 + 3
Substitutions
Three subs each half; unused subs do not carry over.
1
Saver
Only player permitted to handle inside the saver zone.
The Governing Body

The International
Feetball Federation

The IFBF is the world governing body for Feetball — custodian of the Laws of the Game and the federation that sanctions the GB Premier League. Every fixture, official and club competes under its authority.

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Custodian of the Laws

Sole keeper and authority of the official Laws of Feetball.

Sanctioning Body

Authorises the GB Premier League and international fixtures.

Global Standards

Sets the benchmark for pitch, equipment and officiating.

Growing the Game

Develops Feetball across its member nations worldwide.