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Community Ed Floorball Rules Guide

This document outlines the rules for a community floorball league, including rules around free hits, penalty shots, face-offs, interruptions, penalties, allowed and disallowed goals, and substituting players. Play is restarted with fixed situations like face-offs and free hits after certain events like the ball going out of bounds. Penalties include 2-minute penalties for offenses like slashing an opponent's stick and 5-minute penalties for violent or dangerous play.

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Community Ed Floorball Rules Guide

This document outlines the rules for a community floorball league, including rules around free hits, penalty shots, face-offs, interruptions, penalties, allowed and disallowed goals, and substituting players. Play is restarted with fixed situations like face-offs and free hits after certain events like the ball going out of bounds. Penalties include 2-minute penalties for offenses like slashing an opponent's stick and 5-minute penalties for violent or dangerous play.

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Community Ed Floorball Rules

Excerpt from the rules of floorball

 Free Hits
 Penalty Shots
 Face-offs
 Interruptions
 Hit-ins
 Penalties
 Allowed Goals
 Disallowed Goals
 Substituting Players

Every new period shall start with a face-off at the centre point.

When an injury occurs, play shall be interrupted only if the referees suspect serious injury or if
the injured player directly affects play.

Interruptions of the match

The referees interrupt the match, for the reasons listed below, with a whistle signal.

A fixed situation is used to restart play. Fixed situations are face-offs, hit-ins, free hits and
penalty shots. Except for face-offs, a player in the team that has the right to the ball, hits the ball
to restart play. Note that the ball must be hit, not dragged, lifted or kicked. In a face-off one
player from each team participates, and the ball must be dragged, not hit, lifted, or kicked.

Except for penalty shots, players of the opposing team, or both teams in the case of a face-off,
must immediately take a position at least 3 metres (stick included) from the ball, without being
told so by the referee. In the case of a penalty shot, all players (except for the one performing the
penalty shot) must be in their substitution zones.

A player involved in a fixed situation other than a face-off must not interact with the ball again
until it has touched another player or another player's equipment.

A referee will use a whistle signal to restart play. After the signal the ball can be played,
provided it is at rest and at the correct location. The player taking a hit-in or a free hit does not
need to wait for the opponents to take position, but if the ball is played while the opponents in a
correct way are trying to take position, they shall not be penalized by the referees.

Events causing or affecting interruptions of play, and their consequences


Event Consequence
Play is interrupted and neither team can be awarded a
Face-off at the nearest face-off point.
hit-in, free hit or a penalty shot.
The ball is unintentionally damaged. Face-off at the nearest face-off point.
The ball is not correctly playable. Face-off at the nearest face-off point.
A goal is unintentionally moved. Face-off at the nearest face-off point.
A goal is disallowed, but no offence causing a free hit
Face-off at the nearest face-off point.
was committed.
A goal is allowed. Face-off at the centre point.
A penalty shot does not result in a goal, or is
Face-off at the nearest face-off point.
performed incorrectly.
A delayed penalty is carried out because the offending
Face-off at the nearest face-off point.
team gains and controls the ball.
The ball is played out-of-bounds, i.e. over the board or
it touches the ceiling or another object above the Hit-in.
court.
Slashing or hitting an opponent’s stick, without first
Free hit. (Referee sign 1)
playing the ball.
Holding, blocking or binding an opponent’s stick. Free hit. (Referee sign 2)
Lifting an opponent’s stick. Free hit. (Referee sign 3)
Kicking an opponent’s stick. Free hit. (Referee sign 12)
A player in control of the ball, or trying to reach it,
Free hit. (Referee sign 1)
with his or her stick hits an opponent’s foot or leg.
Raising the blade of one's stick above waist level on
either the forward or backward swing of a shot. This Free hit. (Referee sign 4)
also includes mock shots.
Raising one's stick over an opponent’s head. Free hit. (Referee sign 4)
Using any part of one's stick to play or try to play the
Free hit. (Referee sign 4)
ball above knee level.
Placing one's stick, foot or leg between an opponent's
Free hit. (Referee sign 5)
legs or feet.
A player in control of the ball, or trying to reach it, in Free hit. (Referee sign 7)
any other way than shoulder against shoulder pushes
an opponent.
A player in control of the ball, trying to reach it, or
trying to get a better position, runs, walks or steps into Free hit. (Referee sign 8)
an opponent backwards.
Stopping the ball with any part of one's body but the
Free hit.
feet touching the floor.
Intentionally kicking the ball twice in a row. Free hit. (Referee sign 12)
Receiving an intentional foot pass. Free hit. (Referee sign 12)
Intentionally moving the opposing team’s goal. Free hit. (Referee sign 14)
Jumping up and stopping the ball. Free hit. (Referee sign 16)
A hit-in or a free hit is incorrectly performed. Free hit. (Referee sign 18)
A hit-in or a free hit is taken from the wrong place or
The same team shall retake the free hit.
when the ball is not entirely still.
A penalty is imposed for an offence committed in
Free hit.
connection with play.
With any part of one's body in the opposing team's
crease, stop or play the ball. Note that the lines Free hit.
bounding the crease are part of the crease.
With any part of one's body in the own team's crease,
Penalty shot.
stop or play the ball.
At a goal situation commit an offence with the
purpose of preventing a goal, no matter where on the Penalty shot.
court the offence is being committed.
Slashing or hitting an opponent’s stick, without first
2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
playing the ball, in order to win a considerable
1)
advantage or with no possibility to reach the ball.
Holding, blocking or binding an opponent’s stick, in
2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
order to win a considerable advantage or with no
2)
possibility to reach the ball.
Lifting an opponent’s stick, in order to win a
2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
considerable advantage or with no possibility to reach
3)
the ball.
Kicking an opponent’s stick, in order to win a
2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
considerable advantage or with no possibility to reach
12)
the ball.
Using any part of one's stick to play or try to play the
2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
ball above knee level, and thereby win a considerable
4)
advantage.
Using one's foot to play or try to play the ball above 2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
knee level, and thereby win a considerable advantage. 13)
Dangerous play, including uncontrolled forward or
backward swing, or raising one's stick above an 2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
opponent's head if this is considered dangerous or 4)
disturbing for the opponent.
In an otherwise correct way pushing an opponent 2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
against the board or the goal. 7)
When trying to reach the ball, tackling or tripping an 2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
opponent. 9)
2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
Holding a player or a player's equipment.
10)
2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
Obstructing an opponent not in control of the ball.
11)
2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
Violating the 3 m rule at a hit-in or a free hit.
15)
Playing or stopping the ball lying down, including
having both knees and one hand on the floor, stick- 2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
holding hand excluded. If a player unintentionally has 19)
fallen and is hit by the ball, no penalty shall be given.
Playing or stopping the ball with one's hand or arm. If
2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
the player is hit by the ball and has no way of
20)
avoiding this, no penalty shall be given.
Playing or stopping the ball with one's head. If the
2 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
player is hit by the ball and has no way of avoiding
21)
this, no penalty shall be given.
Playing without a stick. 2 minute team penalty.
A player, in control of the ball or trying to reach it,
performs violent or dangerous strikes with his or her 5 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
stick, including raising one's stick over an opponent's 1)
head and the opponent is hit.
5 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
Hooking an opponent's body using one's stick.
6)
Throwing one's stick or other equipment in order to 5 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
hit the ball. 9)
A player, in control of the ball or trying to reach it, 5 minute team penalty. (Referee sign
tackles an opponent against the board or the goal. 9)
5 minute team penalty plus match
Committing an offence causing a 5 minute team penalty plus suspension from the next
penalty for the second time in the same match. match in the same championship or
tournament. (Referee sign 23)

Face-offs

One player from each team participates in the face-off, on a resting ball, with the blades of their
sticks parallel on each side of the ball, with the blade pointing toward the opponent. The ball
shall be at the centers of the blades, without touching them. The player of the defending team
will lower his or her stick first, except at face-offs on the centre line, where the player of the
visiting team will lower his or her stick first. The players must stand with their backs facing their
own short side of the court, and must not be in physical contact with each other. A player's feet
must be at the same distance from the short sides of the court. The sticks must be held in a
normal grip, with the hands above the grip marks.

The ball is put to play at the referee's signal.

When a face-off is taken at the centre point, each team shall be on their side of the centre line.

Hit-ins

A hit-in shall be taken by a player in the team who did not play the ball out-of-bounds, from
where the ball left the court, within 150 cm from the board. If the ball went out of bounds behind
the imaginary, extended goal line, the hit-in shall be taken from the nearest face-off point. If the
ball touched the ceiling or another object above the court, the hit-in shall be taken 150 cm from
the board, at the same distance from the centre line.

Free hits

A free hit is performed at the location where the situation causing it occurred, but never behind
an imaginary, extended goal line, or closer to a crease than 350 cm. A free hit behind an
imaginary, extended goal line shall be taken from the nearest face-off point. A free hit closer to a
crease than 350 cm, shall be taken from a point 350 cm from the crease, in line with the point
where the offence occurred and the centre of the goal line. When a free hit is moved out in this
fashion, the defending team shall have the right to form a defense line immediately outside the
crease. The attacking team does not have to wait for the defending team to form a defense line,
and also has the right to, in a correct way, position their players in front of the defense line.

A free hit closer to the board than 150 cm may be moved out to this distance.
The referee must not call a free hit if this is advantageous to the erring team, but the advantage
rule shall be used. This implies that if the non-offending team after an offence still controls the
ball, they shall have the opportunity to keep on playing if that is more advantageous than a free
hit.

Penalty shots

Penalty shots are taken from the penalty points.

A delayed penalty shot shall be applied when the non-offending team after an offence causing
the penalty shot still controls the ball and the goal situation still is in progress. A delayed penalty
shot shall only be applied if the offence is causing a 2 minute team penalty.

Penalties

A team penalty shall affect the team, and due to this the penalized player must not be replaced on
the court during the penalty.

No more than one team penalty per player and two team penalties per team must be measured
simultaneously. If the opposing team scores during a 2 minute team penalty that is being
measured, the penalty shall terminate, unless the opposing team is outnumbered on the rink or
the teams play with an equal number of players.

A delayed penalty shall be applied when the non-offending team after an offence causing a 2
minute team penalty still controls the ball. Only one penalty at a time can be delayed.

A delayed penalty implies that the non-offending team is given the possibility to continue the
attack until the offending team gains and controls the ball or play is interrupted.

Allowed goals

A goal is allowed when the entire ball passes the goal line from the front after having been
played in a correct way with a player's stick, and no offence causing a free-hit or a penalty has
been committed by the attacking team in connection with, or immediately before, the goal. This
also includes when a player in the defending team has moved the goal out of position and the ball
passes the goal line from the front between the marks for the posts and below the imaginary
position of the bar, and when an own goal is scored.

A goal is also allowed when the entire ball passes the goal line from the front after a player in the
defending team with his or her stick or body has directed the ball, or a player in the attacking
team with his or her body unintentionally has directed the ball, and no offence causing a free-hit
or a penalty has been committed by the attacking team in connection with, or immediately
before, the goal.

A goal is disallowed when...


 A player in the attacking team has committed an offence causing a free-hit or a penalty in
connection with, or immediately before, the goal. This also includes when a player in the
attacking team has moved the goal out of position.
 A player in the attacking team with any part of his or her body intentionally directs the
ball into goal.
 A player in the attacking team intentionally kicks the ball immediately before it is
directed into goal.
 The ball goes into goal without passing the goal line from the front.
 The offending team scores during a delayed penalty.
 A hit-in or a free hit goes directly into goal. This also includes an own goal.

Substituting players

Players can be substituted at any time in the match, an unlimited number of times.

Common questions

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Free hits are awarded when infractions such as slashing, lifting, or holding an opponent's stick, or when the ball is played incorrectly at knee level or above. The free hit must be taken from the point of infraction unless it is closer to a crease than 350 cm, in which case it is moved back to maintain the minimum distance. During a free hit, the player does not have to wait for opponents to form a defense but must ensure the ball is stationary before hitting it .

During interruptions, fixed situations like face-offs, hit-ins, and free hits have specific restrictions. For a face-off, each team must have a player with their stick parallel on each side of the ball. In a penalty shot, only the player taking the shot can be outside their substitution zone. For other fixed situations, opposing players must maintain a distance of at least 3 meters from the ball, without requiring a reminder from the referee. This ensures that play resumes smoothly and the required spaces are respected .

A team penalty applies instead of a free hit when an infraction is considered severe, such as slashing or hitting an opponent’s stick to gain advantage, dangerous play, pushing an opponent, or disturbing the peace by playing with parts of one's body improperly. These typically result in a 2-minute penalty, and more serious offenses can lead to a 5-minute penalty. The distinction lies in the severity and intent of the offense and whether it interferes with fair play or safety .

Substitution allows teams to adapt strategically by changing players an unlimited number of times, thus maintaining optimal physical performance and strategic variations during a game. The key rule constraint is that players substituted on must enter only after the exiting player has left the field, to avoid too many players in play simultaneously. This facilitates tactical flexibility and endurance management .

A team penalty reduces the penalized team by one player since the player cannot be replaced on the court during the penalty. If the opposing team scores while a 2-minute team penalty is being served, and the penalized team is not outnumbered, the penalty is terminated. However, if both teams have the same number of players or the penalizing team is already at an advantage, the penalty remains in effect .

A goal is disallowed if an attacking player commits an offense causing a free-hit or a penalty in connection with or immediately before the goal, intentionally directs the ball with their body into the goal, or kicks the ball immediately before it is directed into the goal. Additional conditions include if the ball goes into the goal without passing the goal line from the front, an offending team scores during a delayed penalty, or a hit-in or free-hit goes directly into the goal .

A hit-in is awarded when the ball is played out of bounds or touches the ceiling or objects above the court. It is executed from the location where the ball went out, within 150 cm from the board. If the ball exits behind the goal line's extended line, it is taken from the nearest face-off point. Should it hit the ceiling, it's executed at a parallel location equidistant to the center line and the board .

The 'advantage' rule allows play to continue if the team non-offending maintains control of the ball after an infraction, assuming it's more advantageous than stopping the play for a free hit. This rule applies when the non-offending team has the opportunity to capitalize on the offense by continuing the attack, ensuring the flow of the game and strategic opportunities aren’t unnecessarily interrupted by minor infractions .

Penalty shots are awarded for offenses that occur in a goal-scoring situation or with the purpose of preventing a goal, regardless of where on the court the offense is committed. A delayed penalty shot can also be applied if the non-offending team maintains control and the goal situation continues after an offense causing a 2-minute team penalty, allowing the attacking team the potential to capitalize on the play's continuation .

A face-off occurs at the beginning of each period at the center point, and also when play is interrupted for reasons such as an unintentional damage to the ball, the ball being unplayable, or a goal being moved. If a penalty shot does not result in a goal, or is performed incorrectly, a face-off will take place at the nearest face-off point. Additionally, when a goal is allowed, a face-off is conducted at the center point .

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