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Playing the Game

• Play is started by a referee blowing a whistle.
• Each Team attempts to eliminate all other players on the other team.
• The team who eliminates all players on the opposing side wins.
• Players called out by a referee must leave the court quickly and not interfere with play.
• When players are eliminated, they stand in the out queue in the order they where eliminated.
• Players in the out queue may be regenerated by a team mate’s catch.
• While playing, all players must stay in bounds at all times.
• Each match will have shaggers to bring balls back into play.

Eliminating Players

• Players are eliminated if they are struck by an oppontent’s live thrown ball.
• A throwing player is eliminated if their throw is caught by an opposing player.
• Players are eliminated if they cross the neutral zone line or go out of bounds.
• Thrown balls are considered live until they touch the floor, wall or ceiling.
• Thrown balls are live if deflected off of a blocker or a team mate.
• Intentional contact with an opposing player in the neutral zone will eliminate the violator.
• No slapping at or stripping a ball from an opposing player.
• A player is eliminated if they execute a “Headshot” on an opposing player.

Catching & Blocking

• Catches Regenerate an eliminated player on your team.
• Catch is considered a catch the instant the catcher demonstrates possession of the ball.
• Players may use a ball to block a thrown ball; the thrown ball is live off the blocker.
• Fingers are considered part of the ball, but the hand is not.

Opening Rush

• All players must be completely behind the line.
• No movement prior to start (similar to track and field).
• Officials will restart if any player False Starts.
• No intentional contact or reckless incidental contact allowed, or you will be eliminated.
• No sliding, you will be eliminated.
• Players must bring their ball behind the attack line before they throw.