| WhirlyBall™
Rules
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)
- Four Point
Penalty for collisions with excessive speed. The penalty goes
against the person most responsible for the collision. Referee
judgment call.
- Four Point
Penalty for pushing off with feet or hands against an opponents
WhirlyBug™ or wall.
- 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™.
- 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.
- Two Point
Penalty for hitting opponents scoop or body.
- 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.
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