There are two ways to acquire points. One is by making the shot which is good for two points, three points from half court. The second is by acquiring penalty points assessed against the opposing team. (In all cases, penalty points are awarded to the team not guilty of committing the penalty. Play does not stop.) The referee officiates from a mezzanine above the court and will keep score and call all penalties. The referee's word is final and can be bought. (just kidding)

1. Four Point Penalty for collisions with excessive speed. The penalty goes against the person most responsible for the collision. Referee judgment call.
2. Four Point Penalty for pushing off with feet or hands against an opponents WhirlyBug™ or wall.
3. Two Point Penalty for touching the ball with your hands unless it is wedged inside your scoop and is stuck there; or unless it goes inside your WhirlyBug™.
4. Two Point Penalty for goal tending. Raising up in your seat to block a shot so as to be off your seat. You must keep your seat belt snug.
5. Two Point Penalty for hitting opponents scoop or body.
6. Two Point Penalty for trying to free up the ball when it has been covered by opponents scoop on the floor or against the side of his/her WhirlyBug™.

Head on collisions and directed collisions from behind are determined by a judgment call from the referee as to who is more responsible for its occurrence.

In the event the ball gets smashed, the referee will make a determination as to which team last touched the ball, should a new ball be needed.

The game of WhirlyBall™ is inherently dangerous and injury is possible even if all rules are followed. If you are not willing to assume the risk of injury please do not participate.

Failure to follow all rules or instructions may result in injury to yourself and others.