These following rules apply to (5v5 / 7v7) disciplines.
1. Players
- 1.1Teams need a minimum of 4 / 6 players to be able to compete and a maximum of 5 / 7 players on the field at any given time. The official roster size will depend on the guidelines set forth by leagues, national, and international tournaments.
- 1.2A team may have a maximum of 5 / 7 players on the field during a play. A team may use a minimum of 4 / 6 players during a play. A team which has more than 5 / 7 players on the field at any time, while the ball is live shall be penalized for illegal substitution.
- 1.3A team must have a minimum of 4 / 6 players and a maximum of 5 / 7 players on the field at the scheduled time or be penalized for delaying the start of the game. The team will forfeit the game by a score of 6-0 if they do not have a minimum of 4 / 6 players and a maximum of 5 / 7 players on the field within 15 minutes of the scheduled start of the game.
- 1.4When a team refuses to start or continue a game at the request of the officials, it will be penalized for delaying the game. On the third refusal, the team will forfeit the game by a score of 6-0; if the nonforfeiting team is in the lead at this point, the score will stand.
- 1.5Each team is permitted a maximum of 2 / 4 team captains.
- 1.6(7v7 only) A player is eligible to play, if he/she has arrived prior to the 2nd half kick-off.
2. Substitutions
- 2.1Substitute players may enter the field only from their bench area and only when the ball is dead. Offensive player substitutions are allowed up to the point when the Center sets up for the snap of the ball and defensive player substitutions are allowed up to the snap of the ball. The penalty for violating these rules is illegal substitution.
- 2.2A player leaving the field for a substitution must go directly to the team bench area. Leaving or deviating from this route will be a penalty for illegal substitution.
3. Captains
- 3.1Team members identified to the official before the game as spokespersons for offensive and defensive units of a team shall be considered team captains. Each team is permitted a maximum of 2 / 4 team captains. In case of injury or ejection, an alternate captain may be identified to the officials.
- 3.2Only a team captain is entitled to an explanation of the rules, including choices for penalty options. Only a team captain or head coach is entitled to request an equipment check.
4. Coaches and Managers
- 4.1A coach or manager that is a player gets no special treatment while on the field, unless identified as a team captain. While off the field, a coach or manager must stay in the bench area or be penalized for Leaving Team Area or Objectionable Conduct.
5. Injured Player
- 5.1A doctor, trainer or assistant may not enter the field to look after an injured player without the official's permission. A coach, manager, doctor, trainer or assistant many not coach the players while on the field during an injury situation. A team violating these rules will be penalized for objectionable conduct.