by the Sheffield Football Association

“ Any player so offending shall be considered out of play so long as the infringement continues, and no other player shall take his place. An umpire shall be appointed by each side, at the commencement of the game, to enforce the preceding rules, whose decision on all points during the game shall be final. And they shall be the sole judges of fair and unfair play, and have power to give a penalty for foul play of any kind. Each umpire to be referee in that half of the field nearest the goal defended by the party nominating him. ”

“ Definitions of terms A 'Place Kick' is a kick at the ball while it is on the ground, in any position in which the kicker may choose to place it. A 'Free Kick' is the privilege of kicking at the ball without obstruction, in such manner as the kicker may think fit. 'Hacking' is kicking an adversary intentionally. 'Tripping' is throwing an adversary by the use of his legs. 'Knocking on' is when a player strikes or propels the ball with his hand or arm. 'Holding' includes the obstuction of a player by the hand, or any part of the arm below the elbow. ”

“ VI. Any player between an opponent’s goal and goal-keeper (unless he has followed the ball there) is off-side and out of play. The goal-keeper is that player on the defending side who for the time being is nearest to his own goal.
VII. When the ball is kicked over the bars of the goal or rouge flags, it must be kicked off by the side behind whose goal it went, within six yards from the limit of their goal. The side who thus kick the ball are entitled to a fair kick off in whatever way they please, the opposite side not being allowed to approach within six yards of the ball. ”