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The game Wembley is a game played with anywhere from 5 to 15 using a spherical ball. The game is played on any patch of grass that the players can find with only one goal that all the players or teams aim for, there are no limits to how far players can run from the goal. It is unknown where the game came from, how many countries it is played in or how many people play the game although it is thought to have been invented on the Rec in Lower Darwen around 2001. In general play the Goalkeeper acts as the Referee and is the only one allowed to touch the ball with their hands or arms and is the one who kicks the ball in to play after a goal or at the start of a round. Although the game is different the rules regarding body parts that can make contact with the ball are the same as Association football, but in the game of Wembley no player can be sent off as this would be unfair. To win at Wembley players must score the needed amount of goals in each round, the last team or player reaching the needed number of goals is eliminated and this continues until there are only 2 teams or players left.

Etymology and names The rules of Wembley were codified on the Rec by lads who go on every sunday and the name Wembley is unknown in origin.

Within the English-speaking world, Wembley is usually called Wembley or sometimes a kickabout in the United Kingdom.

Gameplay Wembley is played accordance with a set of rules known as the rules of the rec. The game is played using a spherical ball (of 71 cm (28 in) circumference, known as the Football. Players that can range in numbers from 5 to 15, although if there is a large number of players everyone is allocated a partner and Wembley doubles is played.All players have to aim to score a minimum amount of goals so they can proceed to the next round. The usual number of goals the players must score is 2 in the first round, 3 in the second and 5 in the final. If the game is deemed to have gone on too long then the Goalkeeper has the power to take the match to a penalty shootout, although this is very rare. In typical game play, players attempt to create goal-scoring opportunities through individual control of the ball, such as by dribbling, passing the ball to a team-mate, and by taking shots at the goal, which is guarded by the goalkeeper. Opposing players may try to regain control of the ball by intercepting a pass or through tackling the opponent in possession of the ball; however, physical contact between opponents is restricted. Wembley is generally a free-flowing game, with play stopping only when the game is stopped by the goalkeeper for an infringement of the rules. After a stoppage, play recommences with a specified restart.

History The modern rules of Wembley are based on the mid-19th century efforts to standardise the widely varying forms of football played at the public schools of England. The history of Wembley in England dates back to at least 2001.

Laws There are 17 laws in the official Laws of the Game, each containing a collection of stipulation and guidelines. The same laws are designed to apply to all levels of Wembley, although certain modifications for groups such as juniors, seniors, women and people with physical disabilities are permitted. The laws are often framed in broad terms, which allow flexibility in their application depending on the nature of the game. The Rules of the Rec are published by the lads, and are maintained by the lads who play every Sunday.

Players, Equipment and Officials There is no limit to how many players can play Wembley at any one time, although if numbers exceed 6 Wembley doubles is usually played.The goalkeeper is the only player allowed to touch the ball with their hands or arms, provided they do so within the penalty area in front of their goal. The basic equipment or kit players are required to wear includes a shirt, shorts, socks, footwear and adequate shin guards. Headgear is not a required piece of basic equipment, but players today may choose to wear it to protect themselves from head injury. Players are forbidden to wear or use anything that is dangerous to themselves or another player, such as jewellery or watches. A game is officiated by a referee who also acts as the goalkeeper, who has "full authority to enforce the rules of the Rec, and whose decisions are final.

Duration A standard game of Wembley goes on until all players are eliminated and one player or team of 2 has won by scoring 5 goals in the final.

Ball In And Out Of Play Under the rules of the Rec, the two basic states of play during a game are ball in play and ball out of play. From the beginning of each playing period with a kick-out the end of the playing period, the ball is in play at all times, except when either the ball leaves the field of play, or play is stopped by the goalkeeper. When the ball becomes out of play, play is restarted by one of eight restart methods depending on how it went out of play: Kick-off (football): following a goal by a player or team, or to begin each period of play. Goal kick: When the ball leaves the field close to the goal posts or a goal has been scored Direct free kick: Awarded to fouled team or player following certain listed "penal" fouls. A goal may be scored directly from a direct free kick. Penalty kick: When a player handles the ball anywhere on the field every other team or player gets a penalty kick.