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Generally, the rules of NCAA soccer will be used for intramurals outdoor soccer. However, there will be a number of modifications:

Generally, the rules of NCAA soccer will be used for intramurals outdoor soccer. However, there will be a number of modifications:

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  1. There is no offside in outdoor soccer.
  2. There is no slide-tackling allowed. When such occurs it results in an indirect free kick at the spot of the violation, a yellow card, and a direct substitution. The only exception to slide- tackling is to save a ball from going out of boundaries without contact of another player.
  3. Defensive players must stand at least 7 yards from the ball during any free kick.
  4. Penalty kicks will be taken from above the goal box (about 36 ft away). All players other than the kicker and the goal keeper must be behind the halfway line when the penalty kick is taken.
  5. If the goalie handles the ball in any way, goal kicks and free kicks or throws by the goalie must touch the floor or be touched by a player before reaching halfway line. If a ball travels over halfway line in the air on a goal kick or goalie throw, the ball will be put in play by the non-offending team by an indirect free kick at halfway line.
  6. Rough play (fouls) will be characterized as flagrant and non-flagrant. A flagrant foul will be penalized by direct substitution. Violent, intentional violations such as pushing, tripping, etc. will bring about this penalty. After a penalty, play resumes with an indirect free kick at the spot of the foul. Continual rough play by and individual will result in a game ejection and possible suspension from the league. Non-flagrant fouls will bring about a indirect free kick at the point of the violation only. Any problems or questions which arise during a game will be dealt with by the official. One official will be present for all games and their decisions are final.
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