Football lawmakers consider trialling kick-ins

Football’s lawmakers are considering trialling kick-ins and a new method of measuring playing time.

The International FA Board, which controls the laws of the game, held their annual general meeting on Monday. During the meeting, they permanently introduced the option for Leagues to allow five substitutes from the start of the 2022-23 season.

Leagues will also be able to introduce a maximum allowance of 15 substitutes on the team sheet up from the current cap of 12. Most Leagues currently allow nine substitutes to be named in a matchday Squad.

However, they also discussed a number of Trials that could take place in the near future including Refereeing decisions being explained during a match, kick-ins, and a move away from the traditional 90-minute match clock.

After discussing the trial of VAR Light, a system by which VAR can be introduced in more competitions, a statement read: Other Trials such as explaining certain discussed.

The AGM was clear that these and any other Trials require permission and will be Supervised by The IFAB and FIFA.

The current concussion substitute trial will also be extended until August 2023.

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