The Goal Keeper

Each team must have a designated keeper at all times during the match. The keeper may come out of the goal area and play the field, but they cannot be pulled for a field player.

The keeper may use their hands within the goal area without penalty. They may not use their hands anywhere else on the field.

Keepers must wear a jersey that contrasts with those of both teams. They may wear goalie gloves, but are not allowed to wear hats.

The ball may be passed back to the keeper by a teammate and then handled - this is different from outdoor rules.

For a goal to be scored all of the ball must cross all of the goal line.

Restrictions
The keeper may not score. All of his shots, if any are taken, are considered an indirect kick.

The keeper may not cross midfield. If the keepers team gains possession of the ball while the keeper is past midfield, play will be stopped and the other team will be awarded an indirect free kick.

Keepers are not allowed to punt the ball in indoor soccer. They may throw the ball or play it with their feet. Throws from the keeper may not cross midfield in the air without touching the ground or another player.

The keeper may not handle the ball, release it, and then handle it again without it touching another player.

After gaining possession the keeper has a 5 count to release the ball back into play. There is no restriction on the amount of steps the keeper may take with the ball.

Slides by the Keeper

The keeper may slide with their hands out first. This is a legal play and will not result in a penalty.

The keeper may not slide at the ball with their feet. This is a penalty and will result in a yellow card for the keeper.

If the slide occurs in the goal area, a penalty shot will be granted along with the required yellow card.

Penalty Area
The penalty area is the semi-circle surrounding the goal. In that area the keeper may use their hands. Fouls by the defense in this zone will result in a penalty kick for the offense.

Goal Kicks
Balls that go past the touchline, out on the offense, will be restarted with a goal kick. The kick may come from anywhere within the box, including on the line. Goal kicks may not cross midfield in the air. Any player may take a goal kick.

In The Box Before the Ball
No offensive player may be in the goal area before the ball. Once the ball is in that area, the offense may enter. There is no offsides in indoor soccer. If this violation is called, the ball is restarted with an indirect free kick - it may be kicked past midfield in the air.

Penalty Kicks
If a penalty kick is awarded or is used to decide the outcome of a match, the keeper in the net at that time must remain in the net for the kicks. No substitute may be brought in.

The keeper must remain on the goal line until the ball is struck. Moving before the shot will result in a re-kick if the shot is missed.