Throwball Rules
Throwball Rules
Throwball Rules
HISTORY : THROWBALL
Throwing a ball across two persons or two groups was a recreational
play observed during 1930s, in Australia and England. It was accepted
as a very popular play during the leisure period especially by women.
Therefore, basically the throw ball play was known to be women game.
The YMCA brought the game to Chennai, where it was played as a
womens sport in the 1940s. Harry Crowe Buck, who had founded the
YMCA college of Physical Education in Chennai, Drafted guidelines for
Throwball rules and regulations in 1955.
The game reached Bangalore in the 1950s this play of Throwball was
organized
for
both
men
&
women
for
the
time
under
the
a sports
federation of India (SGFI) and get the scholarship had been started in
Madhya Pradesh for Throwball players. This is very beneficial for
players.
This made the federation to think towards the necessary changes in the
game, which were more relevant and scientific in nature which
accordance to the development of Throwball.
At this juncture the TFI collected the opinion from the players, the
technical committee, the coaches & the experts in the field, the sportspromoters, Media personnel and the spectators from all over the
country and started implementing necessary changes, which currently
has made this game more effective.
At present the game is being played at both indoors and outdoors, with
flood-light competitions becoming more and more popular. Also the
inclusion of the multi-colored ball has added more attraction to the
game. Currently Throwball is been played in more than 90,000 schools
and colleges, all over the country apart from a large number of clubs,
factories, companies, districts and state-units from all over India at subjunior, junior and senior levels.
Rules and Regulations Edited by:
Sri. Kamal Goswami
Chairman, TFI
Sri. Jagadish R G
Editor
SGFI & TFI Official (Physical Director)
KTBA Joint Secretary
Sri. Dadapheer P D
Editor
SGFI & TFI Officical
KTBA Org. Secretary
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Age group
a) Sub Junior
b) Junior
c) Senior
a) Sub Junior
b) Junior
c) Senior
RULE-2 GROUND :
i.
ii.
Play Field
Boundary
The lines of all the four sides of the play field are known as the
boundaries AB, BC, CD, DA all the lines will be maximum of 5cms
thick and form the part of the play field.
iii.
End Line
The parallel line marked, measuring 12.20 mtrs. is end line that is AB
& CD for Seniors, Juniors and 9.20 Mtrs. for Sub Juniors.
iv.
Service Area
End line of the court i.e., anywhere from line AB or CD of their
respective court.
v.
vi.
Substitute Area
It is near to the Referee stand & away from the side line (1 mt). Both
side by marking 15 cm dot line.
vii.
Substitute Bench
It is between the side line and substitute area measuring
1mtr X 2 mtr
viii.
i.
Pole
a) The poles dia shall be in between 8 cms to 10 cms and the height
of pole shall measure from the playing surface. The poles should
be made of metal and must be painted in white colour.
b) The pole should be fixed in the ground exactly at the center of the
court with a distance of 0.50 mtrs. Away from the side lines of the
court on either side.
c) There should be metal pully on top of the pole to tie the net.
ii.
Net
1) The net shall be made up of either cotton or nylon with the length
of 12.2 mtrs and 1 mtr width.
2) Size of the mesh (Square) shall be 10 cms X 10 cms
3) The thickness of the ribbon shall be 5 cms thick at the top and the
bottom of the net in full length size and cord runs through it to
support the net.
iii.
a. Sub-Junior
2 Mts.
b. Junior
2.10 Mts.
c. Senior
2.30 Mts.
The Ball
a) The ball must be spherical in shape and the outer side shall be
leather or Rubber.
b) The size of the ball shall be measured when inflated between
70 cms to 72 cms in circumference, and the ball weight should
be 400 grams to 450 grams.
c) Only balls marked with the official TFI logo will be allowed in
the tournaments. In case of unavailability of TFI balls then it
may be used with the approval of the technical committee and
the organizing committee. The ball may be changed only for
reasons of necessity if deflated or lost.
iv.
Antenna
a) Antenna shall be fixed on either side of the net exactly on side
lines.
b) Two tapes of 5 cms width should be tied on the either side of the
net. The antenna shall be 1.80 Mtrs. Long with diameter of 10
mm & should be made of cane or fibre.
c) It should be projected 80cms above the net.
RULE-4 : PLAYERS
i.
ii.
A match shall not consider valid if there are less than 7 players in
either extra players box.
iii.
Any player can substitute among 14 players at any time during the
play.
iv.
v.
Name of the players should be entered in the score sheet along with
their respective chest numbers before the commencement of the
match. Only players who have been entered in the score sheet are
eligible to play or substitute.
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vi.
vii.
viii.
The team wins the toss shall have the choice of the court or service
ii.
There shall be 9 players in each side and must stand in the order of
position in the line as per standing order mentioned below.
Standing order :
1 ____________2 ___________3
4 ____________5 ___________6
7 ____________ 8 ___________9
After the starting of the game, the same rotation position must be
maintained throughout the set.
iii.
iv.
After the set ends, service must be taken by a team of the opposite
side to that of the team who started the set.
v.
The player standing in position No.9 shall make the position to serve
the ball from outside the end line.
vi.
A player should serve the ball by palm within 5 seconds after the
whistle of the referee without touching the end line.
vii.
viii.
The server should not enter the court before ball crosses the net.
The ball shall be served using the palm and ball should not touch
any part of the body, by using any of the skill above the shoulder
level in one course of action.
ix.
The player should serve or throw the ball to the opponents court in
any one hand.
x.
A player should serve or throw by using the antenna limit during the
service or in play.
xi.
The ball must be thrown by the player from the shoulder and above
level only. Player receiving the ball at below over head level should
bring it to shoulder level and throw in course of one action only.
xii.
A player cant take more than one step in a position. A player after
receiving the ball is permitted only one step forward or backward
after the jump.
xiii.
A player may catch the ball with both hands but should return the
ball with one hand without touching any part of the body.
xiv.
xv.
xvi.
Shifting: Player shifting the ball from right side to left side or left
side to right side during play is called Shifting
xvii.
Spot jump is allowed while throwing the ball to the opponent court
after stepping jump is not allowed.
xviii.
Jump service is allowed. But player should not enter the court before
ball crossing the net.
xix.
After receiving the ball if a player crosses the side line or end line
that is allowed with one leg contact to the court.
xx.
At the time of service the remaining players of both the team should
stand on their own position.
xxi.
xxii. At the time of service carrying the ball below the hip level is not
allowed.
xxiii. During the play, a player can receive the ball even in the free zone
line, but not outside free zone line.
RULE-6: FOULS
i.
ii.
iii.
Dead ball: Any ball that touches the ground in the free zone box is
called as Dead Ball and point will be given to opponent team.
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iv.
Ball in: Any ball that falls on the line is good whether in service or in
play.
v.
vi.
Delay: A player should not keep the ball not more than 3 seconds
and should not rest in the hands during the game.
vii.
viii.
ix.
The service ball touches the net and antenna will be considered as
foul and side over should be given.
x.
xi.
Movement: After receiving the ball, if a player takes one step forward
or backward is considered as good, player should not take more than
one step is foul.
xii.
xiii.
xiv.
Jump and receiving the ball is not allowed. But jump and throwing
the ball is allowed.
RULE-7 SCORING
i.
ii.
In the best of 5 sets if both teams won 2 sets each on the 5th
deciding set the court has to change on 8th point with the same
rotation order.
iii.
In the best of 3 sets if both teams won 1 set each on the 3rd deciding
set the court has to change on 8th point with the same rotation order.
iv.
A match is won by the team that gains 2nd sets out of 3 sets, that
gains 3 sets out of 5 sets in accordance with the need of the
organizing committee.
v.
vi.
After 16 all, the team scoring the 17th points wins the set with only
one point of lead.
RULE-8 SUBSTITUTIONS
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
Each team may call for time-outs in a set at any time for rest and
discussion.
ii.
iii.
Coach may call for time out. In the absence of coach, captain may
call for it.
iv.
To demand time out authorized person (as per rule 9 (iii) showing
signal to the referee then referee will allow for time out.
v.
During the time out players are not allowed to leave the ground
without permission of the referee.
vi.
vii.
viii.
There are two time outs for officials during each set.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
No player shall appeal the referee during the course of play except
the captain.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
Doping (Drugs) by player and officials will not be permitted and will
not be allowed to take part in the matches & tournaments also.
RULE-11 : PUNISHMENT
i.
card-
participant/s
who
is
violating
the
rules
and
i.
ii.
i.
Each officials must have one whistle, one set of indicator cards
(YELLOW AND RED), A pen and A packet dairy.
ii.
with
the
help
of
other
match
officials
before
iii.
Duties of Umpire
a) Umpire will assist the referee. The decision of referee will be final.
b) Checkup the rotation order at start and during the play.
c) Checkup the chest numbers and observe the rotation orders, if
rotation is not followed he should inform the referee.
d) He/She shall conduct the match and give assistance to the referee
according to the rules of the play till the game is over.
e) Umpire shall also observe the ball in or out on the respective side
line.
f) Umpire can also give signal for time-out and substitution.
iv.
v.
ii) The temporary suspended set shall be continued with the same
score.
iii) The temporary suspension the player will not leave their respective
court without the permission of the referee.
iv) The period the temporary suspension shall not exceed more than
3 hours.
v) During the temporary suspension the player will not leave their
respective court without the permission of the referee.
vi) Before executing the decision the referee must consult with the
organizing committee, technical committee.
vii) Same match officials will supervise the abandoned match.
viii)Same players should play the abandoned match.
ix) In case same match officials are not available to supervise the
abandoned match due to any reason the chief referee or the
referees board have the power to change and depute another
officials.
Technical Committee
i)
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REFEREES BOARD
Referees board will be formed by the SGFI. It consists of 5 members
with secretary General as Ex-Officio member. The board will keep the
panel of referees up to date and referees boards will depute officials
and appoint a chief referee for the particular tournament.
All referees must wear uniform prescribed by Throwball federation of
India, SGFI during the official game. The board will conduct referees
clinic and examination, theoretical and practical with the permission of
TFI, SGFI when or if required.
There will be three grades for the referee according to their qualification
1) Grade
2) Grade
3) Grade
1. Point
2. Side Out
Change of service.
3. Net Service
4. Time out
6. Dead ball
7. Out
8. Good
9. Double contact
10. Juggling
14. Clash
16. Movement
Foul.
17. Shifting
18. Delay
Server takes more than 5 seconds for service after the referees
whistle.
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16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
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Players Name
Warnings
Y
R
Set
In
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Out
Out
Time
out
Time
out
Official
Official
time
out
IV
Warnings
Y
R
Chest
No.
Players Name
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10
11
12
13
14
time
out
: _______________________________
Sl.
No
: _______________________________
Team
A
Team
B
Points I Set
1
3 4
6 7
11 12 13 14
15
6 7
3 4
11 12 13 14
15
Points II Set
8
9 10
16 17
8
9 10
16 17
3 4
6 7
11 12 13 14
15
6 7
3 4
11 12 13 14
15
16 17
8
9 10
16 17
3 4
6 7
11 12 13 14
15
6 7
3 4
11 12 13 14
15
Points IV Set
9 10
16 17
8
9 10
16 17
3 4
6 7
11 12 13 14
15
6 7
3 4
11 12 13 14
15
Points V Set
9 10
16 17
8
9 10
16 17
3 4
6 7
11 12 13 14
15
6 7
3 4
11 12 13 14
15
9 10
16 17
8
9 10
16 17
: _________________________________
: _________________________________
: _________________________________
Signature of Referee
: _________________________________
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