Throwball

Throwball Rules –
RULES
1) Each team consists of 7 active players and/or 3 Substitutes (Total -10 Players)
2) League matches consists of best of 3 sets for 25-25-15 points rally score. If the team wins the first 2 sets then 3rd set will not be played.
3) If there is a 3rd set, after a team reaches 8points Teams will change sides. This applies only for 3rd set.
4) In case of 14-14 in the 3rd set, play is continued until 2 points lead gained by a team. After 16 all, the team scoring the 17th point wins the set with 1 point lead.
5)The team winning the Toss can choose either initial serving or court.
6) Teams will rotate each time they loose the serve.
7) While Serving & during Rally Above waist release of the ball is allowed.
8) Underarm is a Foul.
9) Jumping & catching the ball is a Foul. One foot should be always be in contact with the floor while catching the ball during Rally.
10) Any release of the ball with Palm facing upward towards the ceiling is a Foul.
11) Serve ball should reach the opposite Court without touching the net.
12) During Serve the ball should be released within 5 seconds after Refrees whistle. If delayed, it will be a Foul & Serve passes to the opposite team. The opposite team wins a point.
13) During Rallys the ball should be returned within 3 seconds. If not, it will be a Foul.
14) Passes are not allowed & 2 players should not touch the ball simultaneously.
15) During rally ball should be caught with both hands at once, without any movement of the ball within the hands.
16) The ball can be shifted from left to right/right to left and returned.
17) Player touching the net during the play is considered a Foul.
18) If the player reaches under the net/foot crossing the middle line/interferes play or players in the opposite team it is considered as a Foul.
19) During rally, Spot jump is allowed when doing returns right after catching the ball.
20) The player should not take more than 1 step after making contact with the ball during Rallys. Or else, it will be a Foul.
21) A ball rebounding or bouncing from the net can be received by another player during rally but not during Service.
22) Ball should be served without touching the Court line.
23) Two time-outs allowed per set. (Anytime)
24) 3 subs allowed per set but not in the Serving position.
25) Teams should rotate & be in position within 5 seconds after loosing serve or else
point will be given to opposite team.
26) Double touch, Juggling, Rolling, Slipping the ball while receiving is a Foul.
27) Rotation pattern will be in ‘Z’ form.
28) Service box will be 6ft from the court line on the right side of the court & should be served within.
29) Ball should be returned only with 1 hand.
30) A player while releasing the ball can not rotate 360 degree to throw the ball. It’s a Foul.
31) Refrees decision is Final even if it’s a wrong call. (No exceptions)
32) Only the Captain can talk to Referee before/after the Serve & not during the play. If anyone else gets involved the Captain will be warned for the first time & 1 point will be taken away. If the pattern repeats the Team will be disqualified. No exceptions.