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The following
rules apply to the Corporate
League matches: |
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the matches are played across
the pitch, following the blue
markings on the pitch |
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each team has 7 players
including the goalie, if no
keeper is present, 1 player must
remain in the D as a kicking
back and may not leave the
Circle. |
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each team must at all times have
a minimum of 1female player on
the pitch, meaning that if a
team has no ladies, the team can
maximally put 6 players
including the goalie on the
pitch
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each match lasts 2 * 25 minutes
with a 5 minute break |
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each match is refereed by 1
umpire |
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no short corners, free hits are
to be taken 1 meter outside the
circle |
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hitting is permitted as long as
no one is in the line of the
pass. Hitting on goal is only
permitted if no one is in line
except a padded keeper. |
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a ball is
considered high if it as above
the height of the top of a shin
pad (roughly 10cm below the
knee) |
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outside the
circle
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No high
ball is permitted
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Balls
lifted into the legs (above
ankles) are not permitted.
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Other
than that – no problem –
balls can be lifted over
sticks, and can be played to
the limit of “high” away
from players (not dangerous)
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inside the
circle
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Hitting
is permitted below ankle
height. No hitting above
this is permitted whether at
goal or not.
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Hitting
at goal is only permitted if
a padded goalkeeper is
present
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Flicking
above “high” at the goal is
permitted, but only if no
player (other than a padded
goalkeeper) is in, or close
to, the path between the
ball and the goal.
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Advice to the umpires
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the first priority is
safety, so decisions should
be lead by this
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be a bit more lenient
towards beginners than
experienced players
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be clear in your decisions,
and follow these rules
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Advice to the players
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the level of play and
experience is mixed, keep
that in mind at all times,
people are there to enjoy
the game
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accept decisions by the
referees, they are there for
you and many may not be over
experienced
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keep it safe and fun
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