Unwritten rules or playground football...

Munkfish · Apr 4, 2014

I will get things started with...

The height of the goal will vary depending on the size of the kid and the general concencous that the ball looked like it would be going over.

If it could not be agreed that a goal was scored or not, a penalty would be awarded to decide the outcome.

If someone asked you to play, you would instantly say I don't know its not my ball.

The team with one less player could have a rush keeper, where as the opposing goalkeeper had to stay put in goal.

blue-shifted · Apr 4, 2014

Pitch length, typically 30 metres. Width, possibly up to 200 metres, until you to a fence, hedge or building,

Mackenzie · Apr 4, 2014

If it touches the post (jumper/coke can/twig) then NO WAY is it a goal.

There has never been a 0-0 in the entire history of playground football. FACT.

Albion 4ever · Apr 4, 2014

MacKenzie said:
If it touches the post (jumper/coke can/twig) then NO WAY is it a goal.

What about "post and in?!"

Albumen · Apr 4, 2014

Play on if the ball roughly goes over the sideline.
Goalie has to go and get the ball unless the striker twats it within 2 yards.

brakespear · Apr 4, 2014

The offside rule does not exist.

Mackenzie · Apr 4, 2014

Albion 4ever said:
What about "post and in?!"

An often heard shout, they're never given though!

Albumen · Apr 4, 2014

brakespear said:
The offside rule does not exist.

But the goalhanger is frowned upon

Munkfish · Apr 4, 2014

MacKenzie said:
An often heard shout, they're never given though!

Think we need a penalty to decide boys.

Psychobilly freakout · Apr 4, 2014

The size and quality of the ball ranging from Beach too Tennis ball is not important

Buzzer · Apr 4, 2014

Last one to kick it retrieves it from tree, roof etc

Buzzer · Apr 4, 2014

Rush goalie is an integral part of playground footie.

Guinness Boy · Apr 4, 2014

Fouls will be decided by who shouts the loudest / picks up the ball and takes the kick anyway.

An instant replay attempt is allowed if your goal bound shot was blocked by the wanderings of Muriel from 2C who was on her way to the far touchline to pick daisies.

Next goal wins

Ravids · Apr 4, 2014

The score will be about 78-30 but it will still be "next goal wins!"

timbha · Apr 4, 2014

No referees, linesmen or 4th official.

Never shake hands but losers cry or fight.

If losing match continues at next playtime

Tom Hark Preston Park · Apr 4, 2014

MacKenzie said:
An often heard shout, they're never given though!

Given by who though, seeing as there are no match officials? Has to be the defending side, who simply refuse to acknowledge the 'goal'.

Hillian1 · Apr 4, 2014

It is absolutely essential that at least 36 of the 40 players are within 10 feet of the ball at any given moment.

Gullflyinghigh · Apr 4, 2014

Albumen said:
But the goalhanger is frowned upon

Yet cherished above all if on form.

Mackenzie · Apr 4, 2014

Tom Hark said:
Given by who though, seeing as there are no match officials? Has to be the defending side, who simply refuse to acknowledge the 'goal'.

....which of course leads to a massive argument at the end of the match....

Theatre of Trees · Apr 4, 2014

MacKenzie said:
....which of course leads to a massive argument at the end of the match....

Often decided to by the ball owner who will stop the game and go home if the decision goes against him or his team.

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