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• One-wall · Rule 4.1 Serve Rule 4.1 AOrder In singles, the player winning the toss of a coin serves first in the first game. The other player ser…
• One-wall · Rule 4.2 Doubles Rule 4.2 A…ly the first server on the first serving team may serve the first time up. This player must continue to serve first throughout the game. When the game’s first server …
• One-wall · Rule 4.3 Defective serves Rule 4.3 C · Rule 4.3 D…proper job, there should be no out-of-order serves. The referee should keep the players informed as to which player is the server. If the referee sees that a player is…
• One-wall · Rule 4.4 Return of Serve Rule 4.4 CLegal return After the ball is legally served, one of the players on the receiving side must strike the ball either on the fly or after the first…
• One-wall · Rule 4.6 Rally Rule 4.6 A · Rule 4.6 B · Rule 4.6 C · Rule 4.6 D · Rule 4.6 E · Rule 4.6 F · Rule 4.6 G · Rule 4.6 H · Rule 4.6 I · Rule 4.6 J · Rule 4.6 K…he front or back of one hand may be used at any one time to strike the ball. A player, using two hands together in contact with each other when the ball is struck is…
• One-wall · Rule 4.7 Dead-ball Hinders Rule 4.7 A · Rule 4.7 B · Rule 4.7 C · Rule 4.7 D…caused by a court obstruction or irregularity, a court hinder should be called. Players should not stop play at any time in anticipation of a call. Included in court h…
• One-wall · Rule 4.75 Hinder Fault Rule 4.75 Intro During a rally, if a player on the serving side creates a hinder called by the referee, the serving side st…
• One-wall · Rule 4.8 Avoidable hinders Rule 4.8 Intro · Rule 4.8 A · Rule 4.8 B · Rule 4.8 C · Rule 4.8 D · Rule 4.8 E · Rule 4.8 F · Rule 4.8 G · Rule 4.8 H…( See Rule 4.5.E ), depending on whether the offender was serving or receiving. Player intent has no bearing on an avoidable call. An avoidable hinder should be calle…
• One-wall · Rule 4.9 Technicals Rule 4.9 Intro · Rule 4.9 B · Rule 4.9 C…hree technicals in a match, or two for eye protection infractions, on a singles player or a doubles team will result in a forfeiture.
• One-wall · Rule 4.10 Timeouts Rule 4.10 A · Rule 4.10 B · Rule 4.10 C · Rule 4.10 DTimeouts Any player may request a timeout, but not after the referee has announced the score, calle…
• One-wall · Rule 5.2 Scheduling Rule 5.2 A · Rule 5.2 B…ht with little rest between matches. If possible, the schedule should provide a player at least one hour rest period between all matches.
• One-wall · Rule 5.3 Consolation matches Rule 5.3 Intro…trant should be entitled to participate in a minimum of two matches. Therefore, players who lose their first matches should have the opportunity to compete in a consol…
• One-wall · Rule 5.4 Notice of matches Rule 5.4 Intro After the first round of matches, it is the responsibility of each player to check the posted schedule to determine the time and place of each subsequent…
• One-wall · Rule 5.5 Tournament management Rule 5.5 Intro…after any tournament game if such a change will accommodate better spectator or player conditions.
• One-wall · Rule 5.6 Tournament conduct Rule 5.6 Intro…l USHA-sanctioned tournaments, the referee is empowered to default a match if a player conducts himself/herself in a manner detrimental to the tournament or the game …
• One-wall · Rule 5.7 Regional and national tournaments Rule 5.7 A · Rule 5.7 B…ion will be drawn and made available to USHA area commissioners. 1.) Residence. Players may play only in the regional tournament for the region in which they live, wit…
• One-wall · Rule 5.8 Eligibility Rule 5.8 Intro…e December 31 of the calendar year in which he/she participates. For example, a player who is 39 is allowed to enter the Masters (40-plus) if he/she turns 40 on or be…
• Four-wall · Rule 1.1 Types of games Rule 1.1 Intro Four-wall handball may be played by two, three or four players. When played by two, it is called singles; when played by three, cutthroat (See…
• Four-wall · Rule 1.3 Objective Rule 1.3 Intro…all so the opponent is unable to keep the ball in play. A rally is won when one player is unable to return the opponent’s shot to the front wall before it touches the…
• Four-wall · Rule 2.1 Courts Rule 2.1 C…rfaces. Reasonable time should be allowed by the referee for this purpose only. Players should obtain a towel and proceed directly to the surface to be wiped, then dir…
• Four-wall · Rule 2.3 Gloves Rule 2.3 C · Rule 2.3 D…, such creates an unfair advantage. Part 2, Rule 2.3.C: Interpretation No. 2: A player should be allowed to protect a bone bruise on the hand. If some kind of thin ba…
• Four-wall · Rule 2.4 Uniform Rule 2.4 A · Rule 2.4 B · Rule 2.4 C · Rule 2.4 F… match. Only customary handball attire, in the referee’s judgment, can be worn. Players may not play without shirts. Shirts must be full length, not cut off in the tor…
• Four-wall · Rule 2.5 Eye protection Rule 2.5 A · Rule 2.5 B…ports must be properly worn at all times on the court. The USHA recommends that players select unaltered lensed eye wear, with specifications that meet or exceed eithe…
• Four-wall · Rule 3.1 Tournament director Rule 3.1 B…e approved by the USHA and stated on the entry form, and/or be available to all players at registration. It is also recommended that referee clinics be held before all…
• Four-wall · Rule 3.3 Removal of Officials Rule 3.3 Intro Any official may be removed from a match upon the agreement of both singles players or both doubles teams providing there is agreement by the chief of referees or …
• Four-wall · Rule 3.4 Referee Rule 3.4 A · Rule 3.4 B · Rule 3.4 C · Rule 3.4 D · Rule 3.4 E · Rule 3.4 F…shall be the referee. The referee’s authority regarding a match begins once the players are called to the court. Before each match begins, it shall be the duty of the …
• Four-wall · Rule 3.7 Appeals Rule 3.7 A · Rule 3.7 B · Rule 3.7 CAppealable calls Any player may appeal a short or other service fault. Any player may also appeal receiving…
• Four-wall · Rule 3.9 Floor manager Rule 3.9 Intro The floor manager informs players of their court assignments and times.
• Four-wall · Rule 4.1 Serve Rule 4.1 AOrder In singles, the player winning the toss of a coin serves first in the first game. The other player ser…
• Four-wall · Rule 4.2 Doubles Rule 4.2 A…ly the first server on the first serving team may serve the first time up. This player must continue to serve first throughout the game. When the game’s first server …
• Four-wall · Rule 4.3 Defective serves Rule 4.3 D…ill apply to the first server and the second server will resume serving. If the player designated as the first server serves out of order, a sideout will be called. P…
• Four-wall · Rule 4.4 Return of Serve Rule 4.4 CLegal return After the ball is legally served, one of the players on the receiving side must strike the ball either on the fly or after the first…
• Four-wall · Rule 4.6 Rally Rule 4.6 A · Rule 4.6 B · Rule 4.6 C · Rule 4.6 D · Rule 4.6 E · Rule 4.6 F · Rule 4.6 G · Rule 4.6 H · Rule 4.6 I · Rule 4.6 J · Rule 4.6 K…the front or back of one hand may be used at any one time to strike the ball. A player, using two hands together in contact with each other when the ball is struck is…
• Four-wall · Rule 4.7 Dead-ball Hinders Rule 4.7 A · Rule 4.7 B · Rule 4.7 C · Rule 4.7 D…caused by a court obstruction or irregularity, a court hinder should be called. Players should not stop play at any time in anticipation of a call. Included in court h…
• Four-wall · Rule 4.8 Avoidable hinders Rule 4.8 Intro · Rule 4.8 A · Rule 4.8 B · Rule 4.8 C · Rule 4.8 D · Rule 4.8 E · Rule 4.8 F · Rule 4.8 G · Rule 4.8 H…t (See Rule 4.5.E), depending on whether the offender was serving or receiving. Player intent has no bearing on an avoidable call. An avoidable hinder should be calle…
• Four-wall · Rule 4.9 Technicals Rule 4.9 Intro · Rule 4.9 B · Rule 4.9 C…hree technicals in a match, or two for eye protection infractions, on a singles player or a doubles team will result in a forfeiture.
• Four-wall · Rule 4.10 Timeouts Rule 4.10 A · Rule 4.10 B · Rule 4.10 C · Rule 4.10 DTimeouts Any player may request a timeout, but not after the referee has announced the score, calle…
• Four-wall · Rule 5.2 Scheduling Rule 5.2 A · Rule 5.2 B…ht with little rest between matches. If possible, the schedule should provide a player at least one hour rest period between all matches.
• Four-wall · Rule 5.3 Consolation matches Rule 5.3 Intro…trant should be entitled to participate in a minimum of two matches. Therefore, players who lose their first matches should have the opportunity to compete in a consol…
• Four-wall · Rule 5.4 Notice of matches Rule 5.4 Intro After the first round of matches, it is the responsibility of each player to check the posted schedule to determine the time and place of each subsequent…
• Four-wall · Rule 5.5 Tournament management Rule 5.5 Intro…after any tournament game if such a change will accommodate better spectator or player conditions.
• Four-wall · Rule 5.6 Tournament conduct Rule 5.6 Intro · Rule 5.6 A…l USHA-sanctioned tournaments, the referee is empowered to default a match if a player conducts himself/herself in a manner detrimental to the tournament or the game …
• Four-wall · Rule 5.7 Regional and national tournaments Rule 5.7 A · Rule 5.7 B…gion will be drawn and made available to USHA area commissioners. 1) Residence. Players may play only in the regional tournament for the region in which they live, wit…
• Four-wall · Rule 5.8 Eligibility Rule 5.8 A…e December 31 of the calendar year in which he/she participates. For example, a player who is 39 is allowed to enter the Masters (40-plus) if he/she turns 40 before D…
• Four-wall · Rule 2.1-one Courts Rule 2.1-one A · Rule 2.1-one B · Rule 2.1-one C · Rule 2.1-one D · Rule 2.1-one E…oot high 1-inch chain link fence. Part 4, Rule 4.8 A: Interpretation No. 13 The player standing further from the wall must move out of the way of his opponent even th…

Answer: One point deducted from the offender

A technical deducts a point; a technical warning does not.

Answer: Three

Three technicals in a match = forfeit.

Answer: Technical

Profanity draws a technical.