FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game

Ball out of play

The ball is out of play when:

• it has wholly crossed the goal line or touch line whether on the ground or in the air
• play has been stopped by the referees
• it hits the ceiling Ball in play

The ball is in play at all other times, including when:

• it rebounds off a goalpost or crossbar and remains on the pitch
• it rebounds off the referees when they are on the pitch

Indoor pitch

The minimum height of ceilings is 4 m and is stipulated in the competition rules. If the ball hits the ceiling while in play, the game is restarted with a kick-in taken by the opponents of the team that last touched the ball. The kick-in is taken from the point on the touch line nearest to the place on the ground above which the ball hit the ceiling (see Law 15 - Position of kick-in).