Rules Of Matches

Rules Of Matches:

1)Team:

Each team shall consist of minimum 10 and maximum 12 players.7 Players shall take the ground at a time and the remaining players are substitutes.

2)Duration of the Match:

The duration of the time of the match shall be two halves of 20 minutes in case of Men&Junior Boys with 5 minutes in case of Women,Junior girls,Sub-Junior boys & Girls two halves of 15 minutes will change court after interval.The number of players for each team at the star of second half shall remain the same as it was at the end or first half.

3)System of scoring:

Each team shall score one point for every opponent out or putout.The side which scores a LONA shall score two extra points.The out and revival rule will be applicable.

4)Timeout:

a)Each Team shall be allowed to take Two "Time Puts"of 30 Seconds each in each half; such time out shall be called for by the Caption,Coach or any plating member of the team with the permission of referee.The time out time shall be added to match time.

b)During the time out the teams shall not leave the ground,any violation in this; a technical point shall be awarded to the opponent team.

c)Official Time Out can be called for by the Referee/Umpire in the event of any injury to a player ,interruption by outsiders,re-lining of the ground or any such unforeseen circumstances.Such timeout will be added to the match time.

5)Substitution:

a) 5 Reserve Players can be substituted with the permission of Referee during time out or interval.

b)Substituted Players can be-re-substituted.

c)If any player is suspended or disqualified from the match,no substitution is allowed for that particular player.The team will play with less number of players.

d)No substitution is allowed during the official timeout.

e)Substitution is not allowed for out players.

6)Bonus Point:

a)One point shall be awarded to the raider when he crosses the bonus line.If the raider after crossing the bonus line is caught,the opponent team will also be awarded one point.

b)The bonus line will be applicable when there are minimum 6 players in the court;the bonus point shall be awarded by the Referee/Umpire after completion of such raid by showing thumb/upwards towards the side which scores.

c)If the raider while crossing the bonus line is caught ,then a point will be awarded to the defending team&no Bonus point shall be given

d)The raider after crossing the bonus line if the puts out one or more antis,he will get the number of points scored in addition to the bonus point for crossing the bonus line.

e)The raider has to cross the bonus line to score the bonus point before touching the anti/antis or before he is caught by the anti/antis.The raider will not be awarded bonus point if the crosses the bonus line after a touch/struggle

f)There shall be no revival for bonus point.

g)If player/players are suspended temporarily or disqualified from the match,then the team will play with less number of players .Such players shall be counted to award Bonus point.

7)Result:

The team which scores the highest number of points at the end of the match shall be declared the winner.

8)Tie Knock Out:

If there is a tie in the knock out matches the match will be decided on the following basis.

1)Both the teams should field 7 players in the court.

2)Both teams should play the game on the baulk line.

3)The baulk line Shall be treated as Baulk Line Cum Bonus Line and all Bonus point rules shall be followed.

4)If the raider succeeds in crossing the baulk line cum bonus line he will get one point.

5)After crossing the Baulk line cum Bonus line,if the raider puts out one or more antis,he will get the number of points scored in addition to the one point scored by crossing the baulk line cum bonus line.

6)The out or revival rule shall not be applicable,only points scored will be counted.

7)Both the teams should give the names of the 5 ,different Raiders with their Chest Numbers per their order of raid to the referee.Substitution of players shall not be allowed from the field 7 players.

8)Each team shall be given 5 Raid by different raider to raid alternately.

9)In case any raider in the given list of 5 raiders is injured before his chance of raid,in such cases ,one of the remaining 2 players in the field 7 can do the raid

10)The side which raids first at the beginning of the match shall be allowed to raid first.

11)Even after 5 raid,if there is a tie ,the game will be decided as per the Golden Raid Rule.

9)League System:

In the League System the team that wins the match will score two league points and the looser will score zero point.In case of tie both the sides will score one league point each.

Tie in league points:

If there is a tie int he league points scored in the league system,the winner and runner of the pool will be decided on the basis of "For and Against Points" scored by using the following formula.

a)The team which scores less than 25% of the league points will not be considered for the "For the Against Points" formula.

b)To decide the tie, the "For and Against Points" of the concerned team against the teams which scored 25% or more of the league points will be considered and the difference calculated.

c)The team which is scoring highest score difference of "For and Against"will be declared pool winner.

d)Even after considering"For and Against"points ,if there is a tie,the total points "SCORED FOR: only will be counted.

e)Even after this if there is a tie,the result of the match played between the teams is to be considered.

f)Even after this if there is a tie,the highest number of points scored without applying 15% rule shall be considered.

g)Even after this  if there is a tie,the winner and Runner will be decided on toss.

10)If owing to failure of light,heavy rains or any other unforeseen circumstances,a match could not be completed in the same session;such a match shall be replayed in the next session.in case od replay ,the players need not be the same for fielding a team.

11)In case of temporary suspension of the match!change of court/ground/play field match shall be continued with the same score and remaining time in the same session.During the temporary suspension the players shall not leave their respective courts without the permission of the referee.If a team violates this rule a technical point will be awarded to the opponent team.

12)Nails of the players must be closely clipped and no ornaments of any sort shall be allowed.

13)All players must have distinct numbers on their T-Shirt of at least 4 inches thickness in front 6 inches thickness at the back.The team should follow the dress code compulsorily.

14)Application of oils or any other soft substances to the body shall not be allowed.

15)Shoes are compulsory in case the match is played on the mat surface.