Question Number: 15814

Law 3 - Number of Players 6/17/2007

RE: rec Under 11

Suv of Churchland, NC USA asks...

By USSF/FIFA rules,when can you sub? I can't fine the ans in the 2006/2007 FIFA / USSF laws of the game book that I have. Or I am just over looking it each time. Could you also give me the page #. Thanks, for all the work you guys put in this. Suv

Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

At any stoppage or as set by the league. In international matches, they can sub at any stoppage, but there is a set limit during game. Also, a player subbed out CANNOT reenter game. In youth matches, it is set by league or state organization. Usually there is unlimited substitution as well.

Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

Law 3, Number of Players, also covers substitutions.

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To replace a player by a substitute, the following conditions must be observed:
* the referee is informed before any proposed substitution is made
* a substitute only enters the field of play after the player being replaced has left and after receiving a signal from the referee
* a substitute only enters the field of play at the halfway line and during a stoppage in the match
* a substitution is completed when a substitute enters the field of play
* from that moment, the substitute becomes a player and the player he has replaced ceases to be a player
* a player who has been replaced takes no further part in the match
* all substitutes are subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the referee, whether called upon to play or not

Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

Check with NC association. Probably at the half, after a goal, own throw, caution, injury, or goal kick.

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

Page 13, right column, 3rd bullet.