With amputee football still in its infancy, the rules tend to vary from region to region. Nonetheless, the regulations outlined below come close to being recognised as standard.
General rules
- An amputee is defined as someone who
is 'abbreviated' at or near the ankle or wrist . - Outfield players may have two hands but
only one leg, whereas goalkeepers may have two feet but only one hand - The game is played with metal crutches and without prostheses, the only exception being that bi-lateral amputees may play with a prosthesis
- Players may not use crutches to advance, control or block the ball. Such an action will be penalised in the same way as a hand-ball infringement. However, incidental contact between crutch and ball is tolerated
- Players may not use their residual limbs to voluntarily advance, control or block the ball. Such an action will be penalised in the same way as a hand-ball infringement. However, incidental contact between residual limb and ball is tolerated
- Shin pads must be worn
- Use of a crutch against a player will lead to ejection from the game and a penalty kick for the opposing team
The pitch
70 x 60 metres maximum
The goals
2.2 metres maximum (height) x 5 metres maximum
(width) x 1 metre (depth)
The ball
FIFA standard
Duration of play
Games consist of two 25-minute halves (variable
according to the tournament), with a ten-minute rest period in
between
Time-out
Both teams are allowed a two-minute time-out per game
Offside
Offside rules do not apply in amputee football
Number of players
International rules stipulate that a team be made up of six
outfield players and a goalkeeper. However, certain tournaments
require teams of four outfield players plus goalkeeper, as was the
case in Sierra Leone
Goalkeeper
A goalkeeper is not permitted to leave his or her
area. Should this occur deliberately, the goalkeeper will be
ejected from the game and the opposing team awarded a penalty
kick
Substitutions
An unlimited amount of substitutions can be made,
at any point during the game
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