Official Scoreball Rules

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1 Official Scoreball Rules Developed by: 2006 Scoreball AS. All rights reserved

2 Rules Applies to Scoreball from 7th Grade and up. Rule 1 Pitch: Pitch dimensions: Length 12 m x Breadth 8 m Pitch markings: All official Scoreball pitches should be marked in the following manner (see Figure 1). The pitch is permanently marked on the playing surface short artificial grass with coloured areas. The goals are scoreboards of 2.4m x 1.8m, split into 9 identically sized areas in which each has its own score. Each goal is placed 60cm over the back surface, with a touch sensitive plexiglass surface that registers the scores. Fig. 1

3 Rule 2- The ball: An official Scoreball ball must be used. Classes up to the age of 10 use ball number 3. Those over 10 years use ball number 4. Ball number 4 Ball number 3 Rule 3 Number of players: Each team has 2 players. Teams play without a goal keeper, but may have one reserve player. One substitute is also allowed. The substitution will only occur when play has stopped, e.g. at a change of ends or due to some other stoppage. Rule 4 Players equipment: Shin pads shall be worn and players must remove dangerous/sharp objects. The playing strips must clearly differentiate each team. It is recommended that players use the official long-sleeved shirt with extra shoulder and elbow protection. Rule 5 The referee: All official games must be officiated over by a referee who has full authority to uphold the rules of play of the game to which he/she is assigned. The referee must be accredited by Scoreball Norway, or the country the referee belongs to. Referees must undertake a 2-day Scoreball instruction course to qualify them to referee official matches. Rule 6 Linesman: The referee is the linesman and he/she sits on a referee s chair which stands 2m above the ground at the centre line. See Figure 2 (as with a tennis umpire). Fig. 2

4 Rule 7 Duration of play: From 7 9 years old: 2 periods of 10 minutes Over 9 years old: 2 periods of 15 minutes Rule 8 Commencement of play: Before kickoff, the referee and players choose which side each team will play on. Kickoff is from the middle of the pitch at the start of each half and after each goal is scored. A goal can be scored directly from kickoff. 1. A coin toss is used to select sides. The team that wins the toss can either select sides or take the first kick. 2. Signal from the referee. 3. Opponents must remain outside the marked centre circle, see Figure 3. He/she can also stand on the opponents side, as long as he/she is outside the marked circle. 4. The ball can be played in all directions. 5. The ball is in play when it is in motion. 6. The player that takes the kick-off must not touch the ball again before another player has been in contact with the ball. Rule 9 Ball in or out of play: The ball is in play as long as it remains within the playing area. The ball is out of play when the entire ball is over the edge of the side boards. Fig. 3 On dropping, the ball is dropped within the centre circle. The ball remains in play even if the ball touches the side boards. Rule 10 On scoring a goal: The Scoreball board automatically registers goals and keeps a running score for each team. A goal cannot be scored: - Directly from a kick-in (kick-in occurs if the ball goes over the edge and lands outside the pitch). In this case, the ball goes to the opponent who takes a kick-in. - From an indirect free kick.

5 Rule 11 Offside: There is no offside. Rule 12 Goal area: It is not permitted either to score or stand and defend within the marked semi-circle at the Scoreball board, see Figure 4. Fig. 4 Rule 13 - Fouls and offences: Fouls and offences, including unsporting behaviour are penalised in the following ways: Direct free kick: There are 10 fouls that are penalised by a direct free kick. The following conditions apply: - the ball must be in play - the foul must have happened on the pitch and by a player from the opposite team - the referee must deem the foul as careless, thoughtless or made with unnecessarily excessive force (points a-g apply): The referee will rule a free kick when a player: a. kicks or attempts to kick an opponent b. pushes over or attempts to push over an opponent c. jumps on an opponent d. attacks an opponent e. hits or tries to hit an opponent f. shoves an opponent g. pushes an opponent into the side boards, by the hand or arm A direct free kick will also be given when a player commits one of the following four offences: h. when tackling, hits the opponent before the ball i. spits on a player j. grabs an opponent k. deliberately touches/plays the ball with their hands or arms Penalty: A penalty is given to the opposite team if a player in his own half breaks one of the eleven aforementioned rules (a-k), regardless of where the ball is on the pitch, and on the condition that the ball is in play. Indirect free kick: There are nine fouls that are punishable by an indirect free kick, and they do not necessarily need to be major or serious or even made against an opponent. An indirect free kick can therefore also be given for an offence against a player from your own team. The conditions are: - The ball must be in play - The offence must have happened on the pitch. An indirect free kick is also given to the opponent if one of the players saves the ball inside the goal area, or stays inside the goal area for more than three seconds.

6 An indirect free kick is also given to the opponent if, on the referee s decision, a player: a) plays in a way that is considered to be dangerous b) obstructs another player c) commits any other offence that is not named in Rule 12, where the game is stopped, or to warn/send off a player. Warning Yellow card: Given to a player who: - shows unsporting behaviour - expresses disagreement with the decision, (either verbally or by physical gestures) - does not adhere to the rules of the game - prevents the continuation of the game - does not respect the specified distance, when the game is restarted by a kick-in or a free kick - enters or re-enters the pitch without permission from the referee - intentionally leaves the pitch without permission from the referee Showing the red card: Is given to players who commit one of the 7 following offences: - are in breach of the rules of the game - show violent behaviour - spit on a player or anyone else - prevent an obvious scoring chance by intentional use of the hand - prevent a clear scoring chance from a player who is moving towards the scoreboard, by committing a foul that will be penalised by a free kick or a penalty kick - use insulting, offensive, or coarse language or gesticulations - are given a second warning in the same game Rule 14 Free kick: A direct free kick can be played directly into the opponent s goal without anyone touching it. An indirect free kick cannot be kicked straight into the goal without first being touched by another player. The opponent must be at least four metres from the ball when the free kick is taken. Rule 15 Penalty kick: All players except for the one in question, must stand in the orange triangular area behind the player in question, see Figure 5. If a penalty kick is given, the following rules apply: - it is taken in the central circle on the marked point, see Figure 8 - the player who is taking the penalty must let themselves be known - the ball is in play when it is in motion - the player who takes the kick cannot touch the ball again without another player touching it first. Hence the player taking the penalty cannot kick the ball again after a rebound from the wall around the scoreboard - a direct kick above the line on the sidewall will result in a penalty-kick. Rule 16 Kick-in: A player cannot score directly from a kick-in. Fig. 5