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A.A.U. Four-Wall Rules · American four-wall

Rule 24

Historical rulebook: not the current rules. The current rules are here (USHA Four-Wall Rulebook, as of 26 January 2025).

Kicking the ball is not allowed. The intention is that the ball shall always be struck with the hand. If the ball is struck with any other portion of the body, the referee shall rule the ball dead and it shall be scored against the player.

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