Goalkeeper Change and Substitution in Futsal
In Futsal, a goalkeeper change and a goalkeeper substitution are two different situations governed by the rules.
This content will explain the difference between a goalkeeper change and substitution in Futsal, along with the updated rules for both procedures. Let’s get started!
The Concepts of Goalkeeper Change and Substitution in Futsal
Goalkeeper Substitution in Futsal
A goalkeeper substitution is a regular substitution procedure where the goalkeeper is replaced by a substitute player during the game. It is important to note that the goalkeeper can be replaced by any reserve player, not just a reserve goalkeeper.
Goalkeeper Change in Futsal
A goalkeeper change is when the goalkeeper swaps positions with another player from their own team who is already on the court.
Rules for Goalkeeper Change and Substitution in Futsal
Goalkeeper Substitution Rules
The goalkeeper can be substituted by any other substitute player during the game. This procedure is handled like a regular substitution, meaning there is no need to stop the game or inform the referee.
Regarding the uniform, the player who acts as a goalkeeper must wear a goalkeeper jersey with their own number on the back.
Goalkeeper Change Rules
A Futsal goalkeeper can swap positions with an on-court player during the game. For this to happen, the game must be stopped due to any interruption, and the referee must be informed of the change.
Also, in the case of a goalkeeper change with an on-court player, the player who will replace the goalkeeper must wear a goalkeeper uniform while keeping their original jersey number.
Goalkeeper Substitution by a “Flying Goalkeeper”
When substituting the goalkeeper with a “flying goalkeeper,” the rules are the same: it can be done at any time during the game, there’s no need to stop the game, and the flying goalkeeper must wear a goalkeeper jersey while keeping their original number.
Another important point about goalkeeper changes or substitutions is that some competition regulations may require the player acting as a flying goalkeeper to use the same jersey color as the main goalkeeper.
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