⚽ Official Rules

How to Play Switch Ball

The newest — and one of the most fun — games ever, and it’s a game for everyone. Come join the fun, learn the game, and challenge your family and friends.

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🎒 Gear & Court

Equipment & Field

Everything you need to set up a match.

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Ball
Size 4 Futsal ball.
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Court Size
Length (touchline): 38–42 m / 125–138 ft. Width (goal line): 20–25 m / 65–82 ft.
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Goals
3 m wide (9.8 ft) × 2 m high (6.5 ft).
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Center Circle
3-meter radius.

👥 Teams & Time

Format, Roster & Duration

Small-sided, fast, and flexible.

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Format
3v3, 4v4, or 5v5.
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Roster Size
Max 6 players (3v3), 8 (4v4), or 10 (5v5).
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Duration
Two 20-minute halves.

📋 The Basics

Starting & Hand Play

Every play begins in the hands.

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Start of Play
A player holds the ball inside the center circle. The game begins at the referee’s whistle.
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Hand Possession
Every player has 4 seconds to possess the ball — run, change direction (cut), and pass to a teammate with the hands.
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No Tackling (Hands)
A player can’t be tackled while the ball is played with the hands. Only pass-interceptions are allowed.

🦶 On the Ground

Ball on the Ground & Restarts

When it drops, it’s soccer.

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Switch to Feet
If the ball hits the ground for any reason, players use their feet to recover it — like soccer or futsal. Now the carrier can be challenged.
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4 Passes, Then Pick Up
The team in possession makes 4 consecutive passes without losing it, traps the ball with a foot, picks it up with the hands, and resumes toward goal.
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Gaining Possession
While the ball is on the ground, opponents can challenge for it like a normal soccer/futsal game as both teams battle for possession.
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Out of Bounds
The ball is placed where it went out. The team restarts with a dribble onto the field (within 4 seconds) or a pass to a teammate.

⏱️ Keep It Moving

The 4-Second Rule

The clock is only on your hands.

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Hand Possession
4 seconds to complete each play.
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Dead-Ball Situations
4 seconds to restart play.
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Ball at Your Feet
No time limit on foot possession.

🥅 Putting It In

Scoring

How your team earns goals.

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Eligibility
After 4 consecutive legal passes, your team is eligible to score — and can keep scoring as long as possession isn’t lost.
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How to Score
The ball is served from the hands directly to the foot and volleyed at the goal — without touching the ground.
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Goal Box
When shooting, the player must be outside the goal box agreed on by both teams.
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Valid Goal
The ball must cross the goal line and hit the back of the net to count.

🔄 Switching Sides

New Possessions

Earn the right to score each time.

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New Possession — Feet
Teams must make 4 consecutive passes with the feet AND 4 consecutive passes with the hands (without losing possession) to be eligible to score.
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New Possession — Hands
Teams need 4 consecutive legal passes with the hands to become eligible to score.

🏆 The Score

Points & Winning

Simple: score the most.

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Points per Goal
Each goal is worth 1 point.
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Winning
The team that scores the most goals wins.

🤝 Respect the Game

Player Conduct

Switch Ball is for everyone — keep it fun and fair.

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Respect Always
Players must always show respect to officials and opponents, and never argue with the officials.
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Play by the Rules
Players must respect and adhere to all rules and regulations of the game.
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Zero Tolerance
Arguing and fighting are strictly prohibited.

Come Learn It in Person

Players learn Switch Ball live at our summer camp in Aurora, IL — all ages and skill levels welcome.

Fun. Faith. Friends. Future.
Switch Ball is a brand-new sport built to make every player a better all-around athlete — with camps and 1-on-1 training across Chicagoland.
Contact
📍 1460 W Indian Trail Rd,
      Aurora, IL 60506
📞 630-360-6723

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