What is a kick-in, and why are there no throw-ins?

When the ball crosses a touchline, or hits the ceiling of an indoor pitch, play restarts with a kick-in instead of a throw-in. It goes to the opponents of the team that last touched the ball.

• The ball is placed stationary on the touchline where it left the pitch (for a ceiling hit, the nearest point on the touchline).
• Only the kicker may be off the pitch.
• All opponents must stand at least 5m away.
• The ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves.
• It must be taken within four seconds.
• A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick-in: if it enters the opponents' goal, a goal clearance is awarded; if it enters the kicker's own goal, a corner kick is awarded.

Source: FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game 2025-26, Laws 9 and 15, published by Canada Soccer.