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Rule 4.10 Timeouts: how the wording changed

48 rulebooks state this rule, from 20 June 1990 to 26 January 2025. The wording was reworded or changed 26 times.

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Rulebook by rulebook

The table has one row per rulebook; each date jumps to its wording below.

Every rulebook this rule appears in, in date order, with the kinds of change found
DateRulebookClauses, by kind of change
20 June 1990USHA Four-Wall Rules, 20 June 19903 first recorded
14 October 1994USHA One-Wall Rules, 14 October 19945 first recorded
31 January 1999USHA Four-Wall Rules, 31 January 19991 punctuation only, 2 reworded
31 January 1999American four-wall, 31 January 19991 punctuation only, 2 reworded
2000USHA One-Wall Rules, 20003 unchanged, 2 changed
9 March 2001USHA One-Wall Rules, March 20015 first recorded, 5 unchanged
7 October 2001USHA One-Wall Rules, 7 October 200110 unchanged
8 April 2002USHA One-Wall Rules, 8 April 200210 unchanged
20 August 2002USHA One-Wall Rules, 20 August 20029 unchanged, 1 changed
19 January 2005USHA Three-Wall Addendum, December 20043 unchanged
1 April 2005USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 20053 unchanged, 2 punctuation only, 3 reworded, 2 changed
15 April 2005USHA Four-Wall Rules, 16 January 20056 first recorded, 1 unchanged, 1 reworded, 1 changed
June 2006USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, June 20069 unchanged
June 2006American one-wall, small ball, June 200610 unchanged
June 2006USHA One-Wall Rules, June 200610 unchanged
May 2007USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, May 20079 unchanged
13 October 2007American three-wall, 13 October 20077 unchanged, 1 reworded, 1 changed
June 2008USHA One-Wall Rules, June 20088 unchanged, 2 punctuation only
2012USHA Four-Wall Rules, 20124 unchanged, 5 punctuation only
2014USHA Four-Wall Rules, 20149 unchanged
January 2014USHA One-Wall Rules, January 201410 unchanged
6 February 2015USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 20159 unchanged
6 February 2015USHA One-Wall Addendum, 6 February 20153 unchanged, 5 punctuation only, 2 reworded
6 February 2015USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 6 February 20157 unchanged, 1 reworded, 1 changed
22 January 2017USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 20179 unchanged
22 January 2017USHA One-Wall Addendum, 22 January 201710 unchanged
22 January 2017USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 22 January 20179 unchanged
27 January 2019USHA Four-Wall Rules, 27 January 20199 unchanged
27 January 2019USHA One-Wall Rules, 27 January 20193 unchanged, 5 punctuation only, 2 reworded
12 July 2019American four-wall, 12 July 20198 unchanged, 1 punctuation only
12 July 2019American one-wall, small ball, 12 July 201910 unchanged
26 January 2020USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 20209 unchanged
26 January 2020USHA One-Wall Rules, 26 January 202010 unchanged
20 September 2020USHA One-Wall Rules, September 202018 first recorded, 10 unchanged
21 September 2020USHA Four-Wall Rules, September 20208 unchanged, 1 punctuation only
22 January 2021USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 20219 unchanged
22 January 2021USHA One-Wall Rules, 22 January 20211 first recorded, 27 unchanged, 1 punctuation only
9 December 2021USHA Four-Wall Rules, December 20219 unchanged
23 January 2022USHA Four-Wall Rules, 23 January 20229 unchanged
23 January 2022USHA One-Wall Rules, 23 January 202228 unchanged, 1 changed
27 November 2022American four-wall, 27 November 20229 unchanged
17 January 2024American four-wall, 17 January 20249 unchanged
26 January 2024USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 20248 unchanged, 1 changed
26 January 2024USHA One-Wall Rules, 26 January 202428 unchanged, 1 changed
17 July 2024American one-wall, small ball, 17 July 202429 unchanged
26 January 2025USHA Four-Wall Rulebook, 26 January 20259 unchanged
26 January 2025USHA One-Wall Rulebook, 26 January 202529 unchanged
26 January 2025USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 26 January 20258 unchanged, 1 changed

The wording

Each part of the rule is followed on its own, oldest rulebook first. Rulebooks of other codes that borrowed the wording appear in their place by date.

Rule 4.10, part 1 of 29

Begins: “Medical Control shall be staffed with a Trained Health…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    Medical Control shall be staffed with a Trained Health Care Provider, defined as, but not limited to, a medical doctor, a physician assistant, licensed physical trainer, EMT, or any person formally trained in Risk Assessment of concussion symptoms and signs.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 2 of 29

Begins: “Proof of medical licensing, certification, or training of the…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    Proof of medical licensing, certification, or training of the person performing the Risk Assessment may be required.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 3 of 29

Begins: “Medical Control shall confer with the host facility to…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    Medical Control shall confer with the host facility to ascertain it has its own designated Trained Health Care Provider and its own state-approved concussion protocol, and shall abide by the host facility’s decisions.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 4 of 29

Begins: “The Tournament Director shall appoint Medical Control, and the…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    The Tournament Director shall appoint Medical Control, and the Tournament Director shall serve as Medical Control in the absence of a formal Medical Control or a host facility protocol.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 5 of 29

Begins: “In such an event, the Tournament Director’s determination for…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    In such an event, the Tournament Director’s determination for the need for Risk Assessment shall be based on the circumstances giving rise to the suspicion of potential injury.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 6 of 29

Begins: “This includes, but is not limited to, the existence…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    This includes, but is not limited to, the existence of symptoms and signs observed per those listed in the USHA Concussion Protocol posted on line at ushandball.org, concerns expressed by other players, the referee, and spectators, as well as the input of the affected player.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, September 2020.

    This includes, but is not limited to, the existence of symptoms and signs observed per those listed in the USHA Concussion Protocol posted on line online at ushandball.org, concerns expressed by other players, the referee, and spectators, as well as the input of the affected player.

    1 word added, 2 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  3. 4 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 7 of 29

Begins: “Upon referral to Medical Control, the player shall not…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    Upon referral to Medical Control, the player shall not be charged a time out nor assessed injury time out minutes for the duration.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 8 of 29

Begins: “The player must cooperate with this procedure.”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    The player must cooperate with this procedure.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 9 of 29

Begins: “The refusal to cooperate will result under penalty of…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    The refusal to cooperate will result under penalty of forfeit of match.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 10 of 29

Begins: “If Medical Control determines there is no need for…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    If Medical Control determines there is no need for a Risk Assessment, the player may return to the match.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 11 of 29

Begins: “If Medical Control performs a Risk Assessment and determines…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    If Medical Control performs a Risk Assessment and determines concussion symptoms and signs are not present, the player may return to the match.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 12 of 29

Begins: “If Medical Control concludes concussion symptoms and signs are…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    If Medical Control concludes concussion symptoms and signs are present, the player must be referred to a medical facility for a formal concussion diagnosis.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 13 of 29

Begins: “The player will not be allowed further participation and…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    The player will not be allowed further participation and the match shall be forfeited.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 14 of 29

Begins: “If the player is required to leave the premises…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    If the player is required to leave the premises at any time for any part of this procedure, the match shall be forfeited.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 15 of 29

Begins: “For any player not cleared to continue play by…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    For any player not cleared to continue play by Medical Control, further participation in the tournament requires the player provide written authorization from a medical doctor or other authorized evaluator that the player is medically cleared for play prior to any match.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 16 of 29

Begins: “Absent such written medical clearance, all succeeding matches shall…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    Absent such written medical clearance, all succeeding matches shall be forfeited by the player.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, part 17 of 29

Begins: “This includes a player who forfeited a match due…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    This includes a player who forfeited a match due to non-cooperation in this procedure.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, item 1

Begins: “1.) When a player is bleeding, or when blood…”

  1. 9 March 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    1.) When a player is bleeding, or when blood is detected on the court or on a player, play must be stopped, the player must be removed from the court and play can not resume until:

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 3 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 7 October 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 8 April 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 20 August 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule

  3. 1 April 2005 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Punctuation only machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, 20 August 2002.

    1.) 1) . Blood Borne Pathogen . When a player is bleeding, or when blood is detected on the court or on a player, play must be stopped, the player must be removed from the court court, and play can not cannot resume until:

    8 words added, 4 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  4. 15 April 2005 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    First recorded automatic

    1.) Blood Borne Pathogen. When a player is bleeding, or when blood is detected on the court or on a player, play must be stopped, the player must be removed from the court, and play cannot resume until:

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  5. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • June 2006 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • June 2006 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005.
    • June 2006 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005. Read the rule
    • May 2007 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, June 2006.
    • 13 October 2007 American three-wall (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 16 January 2005.

  6. June 2008 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2006.

    1) . 1.) Blood Borne Pathogen . Pathogen. When a player is bleeding, or when blood is detected on the court or on a player, play must be stopped, the player must be removed from the court, and play cannot resume until:

    2 words added, 4 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  7. 2012 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, May 2007.

    1.) 1).
     Blood Borne Pathogen.
    When a player is bleeding, or when blood is detected on the court or on a player, play must be stopped, the player must be removed from the court, and play cannot resume until:

    1 word added, 1 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  8. 3 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 2014 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • January 2014 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2008. Read the rule
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 2014. Read the rule

  9. 6 February 2015 USHA One-Wall Addendum

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, January 2014.

    1.) 1).
     Blood Borne Pathogen.
    When a player is bleeding, or when blood is detected on the court or on a player, play must be stopped, the player must be removed from the court, and play cannot resume until:

    1 word added, 1 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  10. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015.
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA One-Wall Addendum Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015.
    • 27 January 2019 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2017. Read the rule

  11. 27 January 2019 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

    1).
     1.) Blood Borne Pathogen.
    When a player is bleeding, or when blood is detected on the court or on a player, play must be stopped, the player must be removed from the court, and play cannot resume until:

    1 word added, 1 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  12. 19 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 12 July 2019 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 12 July 2019 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 26 January 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as American four-wall, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 21 September 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2020. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, September 2020. Read the rule
    • 9 December 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 27 November 2022 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022.
    • 17 January 2024 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2024 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022. Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Four-Wall Rulebook (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 17 July 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

Rule 4.10, item 2

Begins: “2.) Concussion. In the aftermath of any physical incident…”

  1. 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    2.) Concussion. In the aftermath of any physical incident in which a player’s head may have been impacted or otherwise affected in an adverse way, the referee, player, or any bystander shall immediately inform the Tournament Director of said incident. Play shall cease until a determination by the Tournament Director that it may resume. Upon notice of said incident, the Tournament Director shall engage Medical Control to ascertain whether a concussion Risk Assessment is necessary for the player. The Risk Assessment shall be performed with generally accepted concussion protocols, including an evaluation of the common medical concussion symptoms, signs, and complaints.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, item a

Begins: “a.) bleeding is stopped;”

  1. 9 March 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    a.) bleeding is stopped;

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 3 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 7 October 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 8 April 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 20 August 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule

  3. 1 April 2005 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Reworded machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, 20 August 2002.

    a.) the bleeding is stopped;

    1 word added.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  4. 15 April 2005 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    First recorded automatic

    a.) the bleeding is stopped;

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  5. 6 more rulebooks with the same words
    • June 2006 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • June 2006 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005.
    • June 2006 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005. Read the rule
    • May 2007 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, June 2006.
    • 13 October 2007 American three-wall (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 16 January 2005.
    • June 2008 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2006. Read the rule

  6. 2012 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, May 2007.

    a.) a) the bleeding is stopped;

    1 word added, 1 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  7. 3 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 2014 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • January 2014 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2008. Read the rule
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 2014. Read the rule

  8. 6 February 2015 USHA One-Wall Addendum

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, January 2014.

    a.) a) the bleeding is stopped;

    1 word added, 1 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  9. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015.
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA One-Wall Addendum Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015.
    • 27 January 2019 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2017. Read the rule

  10. 27 January 2019 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

    a) a.) the bleeding is stopped;

    1 word added, 1 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  11. 19 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 12 July 2019 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 12 July 2019 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 26 January 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as American four-wall, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 21 September 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2020. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, September 2020. Read the rule
    • 9 December 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 27 November 2022 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022.
    • 17 January 2024 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2024 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022. Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Four-Wall Rulebook (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 17 July 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

Rule 4.10, item A

Begins: “A. Time-outs. Any player may request a time-out, but…”

  1. 14 October 1994 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    A. Time-outs. Any player may request a time-out, but not after the referee has announced the score or called "Second serve" after a fault. Time-outs must not exceed one minute. Three time-outs are allowed each side per 21-point game. Two time-outs are allowed during an 11-point game. Time-outs may be called consecutively. Players may leave the court during a time-out.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 2000 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Changed machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, 14 October 1994.

    A. Time-outs. Any player may request a time-out, but not after the referee has announced the score or called "Second serve" after a fault. and/or started the server's 10 second count. Time-outs must not exceed one minute. Three time-outs are allowed each side per 21-point game. Two time-outs are allowed during an 11-point game. Time-outs may be called consecutively. Players may leave the court during a time-out.

    7 words added, 7 removed.

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  3. 4 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 9 March 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 7 October 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 8 April 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 20 August 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule

  4. 1 April 2005 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Changed machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, 20 August 2002.

    A. Time-outs. Timeouts. Any player may request a time-out, timeout, but not after the referee has announced the score and/or started the server's 10 second count. Time-outs score, called “second serve” after a fault serve, or called “first/second serve, one hinder serve” after a hinder serve. Timeouts must not exceed one minute. Three time-outs timeouts are allowed each side per 21-point game. Two time-outs timeouts are allowed during an 11-point game. Time-outs Timeouts may be called consecutively. Players may leave the court during a time-out. timeout.

    26 words added, 15 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  5. 15 April 2005 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    First recorded automatic

    A. Timeouts. Any player may request a timeout, but not after the referee has announced the score, called “second serve” after a fault serve, or called “first/second serve, one screen” after a screen serve. Timeouts must not exceed one minute. Three timeouts are allowed each side per 21-point game. Two timeouts are allowed during an 11-point game. Timeouts may be called consecutively. Players may leave the court during a timeout.

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  6. 10 more rulebooks with the same words
    • June 2006 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • June 2006 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005.
    • June 2006 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005. Read the rule
    • May 2007 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, June 2006.
    • 13 October 2007 American three-wall (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 16 January 2005.
    • June 2008 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2006. Read the rule
    • 2012 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, May 2007. Read the rule
    • 2014 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • January 2014 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2008. Read the rule
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 2014. Read the rule

  7. 6 February 2015 USHA One-Wall Addendum

    Reworded machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, January 2014.

    A. Timeouts. Any player may request a timeout, but not after the referee has announced the score, called “second serve” after a fault serve, or called “first/second serve, one hinder serve” screen” after a hinder screen serve. Timeouts must not exceed one minute. Three timeouts are allowed each side per 21-point game. Two timeouts are allowed during an 11-point game. Timeouts may be called consecutively. Players may leave the court during a timeout.

    2 words added, 3 removed.

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  8. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015.
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA One-Wall Addendum Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015.
    • 27 January 2019 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2017. Read the rule

  9. 27 January 2019 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Reworded machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

    A. Timeouts. Any player may request a timeout, but not after the referee has announced the score, called “second serve” after a fault serve, or called “first/second serve, one screen” hinder serve” after a screen hinder serve. Timeouts must not exceed one minute. Three timeouts are allowed each side per 21-point game. Two timeouts are allowed during an 11-point game. Timeouts may be called consecutively. Players may leave the court during a timeout.

    3 words added, 2 removed.

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  10. 19 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 12 July 2019 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 12 July 2019 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 26 January 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as American four-wall, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 21 September 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2020. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, September 2020. Read the rule
    • 9 December 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 27 November 2022 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022.
    • 17 January 2024 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2024 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022. Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Four-Wall Rulebook (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 17 July 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

Rule 4.10, item b

Begins: “b.) the open wound is covered with a dressing…”

  1. 9 March 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    b.) the open wound is covered with a dressing strong enough to withstand the demands of continued play;

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    • 7 October 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 8 April 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 20 August 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 1 April 2005 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule

  3. 15 April 2005 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    First recorded automatic

    b.) the open wound is covered with a dressing strong enough to withstand the demands of continued play;

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  4. 6 more rulebooks with the same words
    • June 2006 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • June 2006 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005.
    • June 2006 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005. Read the rule
    • May 2007 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, June 2006.
    • 13 October 2007 American three-wall (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 16 January 2005.
    • June 2008 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2006. Read the rule

  5. 2012 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, May 2007.

    b.) b) the open wound is covered with a dressing strong enough to withstand the demands of continued play;

    1 word added, 1 removed.

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  6. 3 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 2014 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • January 2014 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2008. Read the rule
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 2014. Read the rule

  7. 6 February 2015 USHA One-Wall Addendum

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, January 2014.

    b.) b) the open wound is covered with a dressing strong enough to withstand the demands of continued play;

    1 word added, 1 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  8. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015.
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA One-Wall Addendum Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015.
    • 27 January 2019 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2017. Read the rule

  9. 27 January 2019 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

    b) b.) the open wound is covered with a dressing strong enough to withstand the demands of continued play;

    1 word added, 1 removed.

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    • 12 July 2019 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 12 July 2019 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 26 January 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as American four-wall, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 21 September 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2020. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, September 2020. Read the rule
    • 9 December 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 27 November 2022 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022.
    • 17 January 2024 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2024 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022. Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Four-Wall Rulebook (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 17 July 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

Rule 4.10, item B

Begins: “B. Equipment timeout. At the discretion of the referee,equipment…”

  1. 20 June 1990 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    First recorded automatic

    B. Equipment timeout.
    At the discretion of the referee,equipment timeouts may be granted for lost shoes, broken shoelaces, torn equipment, wet gloves, wet shirts, wet floor, or other reasons.
    Players are not charged for such timeouts, and two minutes is the maximum allowed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 14 October 1994 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    B. Equipment time-out. At the discretion of the referee, equipment time-outs may be granted for lost shoes, broken shoelaces, torn equipment, wet gloves, wet shirts, wet floor, or other reasons. Players are not charged for such time-outs, and two minutes is the maximum allowed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  3. 31 January 1999 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    Reworded machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA Four-Wall Rules, 20 June 1990.

    B. Equipment timeout.
    At the discretion of the referee,equipment referee, equipment timeouts may be granted for lost shoes, shoes that come off during play, broken shoelaces, torn equipment, wet gloves, wet shirts, wet floor, or other reasons.
    Players are not charged for such timeouts, and two minutes is the maximum allowed.

    8 words added, 3 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  4. 31 January 1999 American four-wall (American four-wall)

    Reworded machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA Four-Wall Rules, 20 June 1990.

    B. Equipment timeout.
    At the discretion of the referee,equipment referee, equipment timeouts may be granted for lost shoes, shoes that come off during play, broken shoelaces, torn equipment, wet gloves, wet shirts, wet floor, or other reasons.
    Players are not charged for such timeouts, and two minutes is the maximum allowed.

    8 words added, 3 removed.

  5. 6 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 2000 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 14 October 1994. Read the rule
    • 9 March 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 7 October 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 8 April 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 20 August 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 19 January 2005 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as American four-wall, 31 January 1999.

  6. 1 April 2005 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Reworded machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, 20 August 2002.

    B. Equipment time-out. timeout. At the discretion of the referee, equipment time-outs timeouts may be granted for lost shoes, shoes that come off during play, broken shoelaces, torn equipment, wet gloves, wet shirts, wet floor, or other reasons. Players are not charged for such time-outs, timeouts, and two minutes is the maximum time allowed.

    10 words added, 5 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  7. 15 April 2005 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    Reworded machine-reviewed

    Compared with American four-wall, 31 January 1999.

    B. Equipment timeout. At the discretion of the referee, equipment timeouts may be granted for shoes that come off during play, broken shoelaces, torn equipment, wet gloves, wet shirts, wet floor, or other reasons. Players are not charged for such timeouts, and two minutes is the maximum time allowed.

    1 word added.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  8. 4 more rulebooks with the same words
    • June 2006 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • June 2006 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005.
    • June 2006 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005. Read the rule
    • May 2007 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, June 2006.

  9. 13 October 2007 American three-wall (American three-wall)

    Reworded automatic

    Compared with American four-wall, 31 January 1999.

    B. Equipment timeout. At the discretion of the referee, equipment timeouts may be granted for shoes that come off during play, broken shoelaces, torn equipment, wet gloves, wet shirts, wet floor, or other reasons. Players are not charged for such timeouts, and two minutes is the maximum time allowed.

    1 word added.

  10. 6 more rulebooks with the same words
    • June 2008 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2006. Read the rule
    • 2012 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, May 2007. Read the rule
    • 2014 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • January 2014 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2008. Read the rule
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 2014. Read the rule
    • 6 February 2015 USHA One-Wall Addendum Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, January 2014. Read the rule

  11. 6 February 2015 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall)

    Reworded automatic

    Compared with USHA Three-Wall Addendum, December 2004.

    B. Equipment timeout. At the discretion of the referee, equipment timeouts may be granted for shoes that come off during play, broken shoelaces, torn equipment, wet gloves, wet shirts, wet floor, or other reasons. Players are not charged for such timeouts, and two minutes is the maximum time allowed.

    1 word added.

  12. 24 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA One-Wall Addendum Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015.
    • 27 January 2019 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2017. Read the rule
    • 27 January 2019 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017. Read the rule
    • 12 July 2019 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 12 July 2019 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 26 January 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as American four-wall, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 21 September 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2020. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, September 2020. Read the rule
    • 9 December 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 27 November 2022 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022.
    • 17 January 2024 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2024 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022. Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Four-Wall Rulebook (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 17 July 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

Rule 4.10, item c

Begins: “c.) any player whose uniform is soiled with blood…”

  1. 9 March 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    c.) any player whose uniform is soiled with blood changes the part of the uniform affected;

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  2. 4 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 7 October 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 8 April 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 20 August 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 1 April 2005 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule

  3. 15 April 2005 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    First recorded automatic

    c.) any player whose uniform is soiled with blood changes the part of the uniform affected;

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  4. 6 more rulebooks with the same words
    • June 2006 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • June 2006 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005.
    • June 2006 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005. Read the rule
    • May 2007 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, June 2006.
    • 13 October 2007 American three-wall (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 16 January 2005.
    • June 2008 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2006. Read the rule

  5. 2012 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, May 2007.

    c.) c) any player whose uniform is soiled with blood changes the part of the uniform affected;

    1 word added, 1 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  6. 3 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 2014 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • January 2014 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2008. Read the rule
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 2014. Read the rule

  7. 6 February 2015 USHA One-Wall Addendum

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, January 2014.

    c.) c) any player whose uniform is soiled with blood changes the part of the uniform affected;

    1 word added, 1 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  8. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015.
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA One-Wall Addendum Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015.
    • 27 January 2019 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2017. Read the rule

  9. 27 January 2019 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

    c) c.) any player whose uniform is soiled with blood changes the part of the uniform affected;

    1 word added, 1 removed.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

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    • 12 July 2019 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 12 July 2019 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 26 January 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as American four-wall, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 21 September 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2020. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, September 2020. Read the rule
    • 9 December 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 27 November 2022 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022.
    • 17 January 2024 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2024 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022. Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Four-Wall Rulebook (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 17 July 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

Rule 4.10, item C

Begins: “C. Injury. No timeout shall be charged to a…”

  1. 20 June 1990 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    First recorded automatic

    C. Injury.
    No timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during play.
    An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of injury timeout during a match.
    If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match shall be awarded to the opponent.
    Injury timeouts shall be allowed only for injuries that occur accidentally during the match.
    Pre-existing injuries, illnesses,fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury timeouts.
    For any injury, the tournament director or committee, after considering any available medical opinion, must determine whether the injured player may be allowed to continue.

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  2. 14 October 1994 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    C. Injury. No time-out shall be charged to a player who is injured during play. An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of injury time-out during a match. If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match shall be awarded to the opponent. Injury time-outs shall be allowed only for injuries that occur accidentally during the match. Pre-existing injuries, illness, fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury time-outs. For any injury, the tournament director or committee, after considering any available medical opinion, must determine whether the injured player may be allowed to continue.

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  3. 31 January 1999 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA Four-Wall Rules, 20 June 1990.

    C. Injury.
    No timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during play.
    An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of injury timeout during a match.
    If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match shall be awarded to the opponent.
    Injury timeouts shall be allowed only for injuries that occur accidentally during the match.
    Pre-existing injuries, illnesses,fatigue illnesses, fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury timeouts.
    For any injury, the tournament director or committee, after considering any available medical opinion, must determine whether the injured player may be allowed to continue.

    2 words added, 1 removed.

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  4. 31 January 1999 American four-wall (American four-wall)

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA Four-Wall Rules, 20 June 1990.

    C. Injury.
    No timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during play.
    An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of injury timeout during a match.
    If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match shall be awarded to the opponent.
    Injury timeouts shall be allowed only for injuries that occur accidentally during the match.
    Pre-existing injuries, illnesses,fatigue illnesses, fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury timeouts.
    For any injury, the tournament director or committee, after considering any available medical opinion, must determine whether the injured player may be allowed to continue.

    2 words added, 1 removed.

  5. 2000 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Changed machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, 14 October 1994.

    C. Injury. No time-out shall be charged to a player who is injured during play. An injured player player, or side, shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of injury time-out during a match. If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match shall be awarded to the opponent. Injury time-outs shall be allowed only for injuries that occur accidentally during the match. Pre-existing injuries, illness, fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury time-outs. For any injury, the tournament director or committee, after considering any available medical opinion, must determine whether the injured player may be allowed to continue.

    3 words added, 1 removed.

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    • 9 March 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 7 October 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 8 April 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule

  7. 20 August 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Changed machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, 8 April 2002.

    C. Injury. No time-out shall be charged to a player who is injured during play. An injured player, or side, player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of injury time-out during a match. If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match shall be awarded to the opponent. Injury time-outs shall be allowed only for injuries that occur accidentally during the match. Pre-existing injuries, illness, fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury time-outs. For any injury, the tournament director or committee, after considering any available medical opinion, must determine whether the injured player may be allowed to continue.

    1 word added, 3 removed.

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  8. 19 January 2005 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as American four-wall, 31 January 1999.

  9. 1 April 2005 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Changed machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, 20 August 2002.

    C. Injury. No time-out timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during play. the match. An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of injury time-out timeout during a match. If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match shall may be awarded to the opponent. Injury time-outs shall be allowed only for injuries that occur accidentally during the match. Pre-existing injuries, illness, Preexisting conditions (including but not limited to injury and illness), fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury time-outs. timeouts. For any injury, if the referee or tournament director or committee, after considering any available medical opinion, must determine whether determines the injured player cannot continue play the match may be allowed to continue. terminated at that time, regardless of cumulative injury time out minutes still available. (See Rule 3.5).

    41 words added, 37 removed.

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  10. 15 April 2005 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    Changed machine-reviewed

    Compared with American four-wall, 31 January 1999.

    C. Injury. No timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during play. the match. An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of injury timeout during a match. If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match shall may be awarded to the opponent. Injury timeouts shall be allowed only for injuries that occur accidentally during the match. Pre-existing injuries, illnesses, Preexisting conditions (including but not limited to injury and illness), fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury timeouts. For any injury, if the referee or tournament director or committee, after considering any available medical opinion, must determine whether determines the injured player cannot continue play the match may be allowed to continue. terminated at that time, regardless of cumulative injury timeout minutes still available. (See Rule 3.4.B.2).

    37 words added, 34 removed.

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    • June 2006 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • June 2006 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005.
    • June 2006 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005. Read the rule
    • May 2007 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, June 2006.

  12. 13 October 2007 American three-wall (American three-wall)

    Changed automatic

    Compared with American four-wall, 31 January 1999.

    C. Injury. No timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during play. the match. An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of injury timeout during a match. If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match shall may be awarded to the opponent. Injury timeouts shall be allowed only for injuries that occur accidentally during the match. Pre-existing injuries, illnesses, Preexisting conditions (including but not limited to injury and illness), fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury timeouts. For any injury, if the referee or tournament director or committee, after considering any available medical opinion, must determine whether determines the injured player cannot continue play the match may be allowed to continue. terminated at that time, regardless of cumulative injury timeout minutes still available. (See Rule 3.4.B.2).

    37 words added, 34 removed.

  13. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • June 2008 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2006. Read the rule
    • 2012 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, May 2007. Read the rule
    • 2014 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • January 2014 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2008. Read the rule
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 2014. Read the rule

  14. 6 February 2015 USHA One-Wall Addendum

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, January 2014.

    C. Injury. No timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during the match. An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of injury timeout during a match. If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match may be awarded to the opponent. Preexisting conditions (including but not limited to injury and illness), fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury timeouts. For any injury, if the referee or tournament director determines the player cannot continue play the match may be terminated at that time, regardless of cumulative injury time out timeout minutes still available. (See Rule 3.5). 3.4.B.2).

    2 words added, 3 removed.

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  15. 6 February 2015 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall)

    Changed automatic

    Compared with USHA Three-Wall Addendum, December 2004.

    C. Injury. No timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during play. the match. An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of injury timeout during a match. If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match shall may be awarded to the opponent. Injury timeouts shall be allowed only for injuries that occur accidentally during the match. Pre-existing injuries, illnesses, Preexisting conditions (including but not limited to injury and illness), fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury timeouts. For any injury, if the referee or tournament director or committee, after considering any available medical opinion, must determine whether determines the injured player cannot continue play the match may be allowed to continue. terminated at that time, regardless of cumulative injury timeout minutes still available. (See Rule 3.4.B.2).

    37 words added, 34 removed.

  16. 4 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA One-Wall Addendum Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015.
    • 27 January 2019 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2017. Read the rule

  17. 27 January 2019 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

    C. Injury. No timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during the match. An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of injury timeout during a match. If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match may be awarded to the opponent. Preexisting conditions (including but not limited to injury and illness), fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury timeouts. For any injury, if the referee or tournament director determines the player cannot continue play the match may be terminated at that time, regardless of cumulative injury timeout time out minutes still available. (See Rule 3.4.B.2). 3.5).

    3 words added, 2 removed.

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  18. 12 July 2019 American four-wall (American four-wall)

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA Four-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.

    C. Injury. No timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during the match. An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of injury timeout during a match. If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match may be awarded to the opponent. Preexisting conditions (including but not limited to injury and illness), fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury timeouts. For any injury, if the referee or tournament director determines the player cannot continue play the match may be terminated at that time, regardless of cumulative injury timeout minutes still available. (See Rule 3.4.B.2). 3.4.B.).

    1 word added, 1 removed.

  19. 4 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 12 July 2019 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 26 January 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as American four-wall, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule

  20. 21 September 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2020.

    C. Injury. No timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during the match. An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of injury timeout during a match. If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match may be awarded to the opponent. Preexisting conditions (including but not limited to injury and illness), fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury timeouts. For any injury, if the referee or tournament director determines the player cannot continue play play, the match may be terminated at that time, regardless of cumulative injury timeout minutes still available. (See Rule 3.4.B.).

    1 word added, 1 removed.

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    • 22 January 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, September 2020. Read the rule
    • 9 December 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 27 November 2022 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022.
    • 17 January 2024 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic

  22. 26 January 2024 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    Changed machine-reviewed

    Compared with American four-wall, 17 January 2024.

    C. Injury. No timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during the match. An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of time out for injury timeout or injuries per person during a match. If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match may shall be awarded to the opponent. Preexisting conditions (including but not limited to injury and illness), fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury timeouts. For any injury, if the referee or tournament director determines the player cannot continue play, the match may be terminated at that time, regardless of cumulative injury timeout minutes still available. (See Rule 3.4.B.).

    8 words added, 3 removed.

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  23. 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Changed machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022.

    C. Injury. No timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during the match. An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of time out for injury timeout or injuries per person during a match. If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match may shall be awarded to the opponent. Preexisting conditions (including but not limited to injury and illness), fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury timeouts. For any injury, if the referee or tournament director determines the player cannot continue play the match may be terminated at that time, regardless of cumulative injury time out minutes still available. (See Rule 3.5).

    8 words added, 3 removed.

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  24. 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
  25. 26 January 2025 USHA Four-Wall Rulebook (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2024. Read the rule

  26. 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook

    Unchanged automatic

    Compared with American one-wall, small ball, 17 July 2024.

    C. Injury. No timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during the match. An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes
    time out for injury or injuries per person during a match.
    If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match
    shall
    be awarded to the opponent.
    Preexisting conditions (including but not limited to injury and illness), fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury timeouts.
    For any injury, if the referee or tournament director determines the player cannot continue play the match may be terminated at that time, regardless of cumulative injury time out minutes still available. (See Rule 3.5).

    no words changed.

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  27. 26 January 2025 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall)

    Changed automatic

    Compared with USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

    C. Injury. No timeout shall be charged to a player who is injured during the match. An injured player shall not be allowed more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes of time out for injury timeout or injuries per person during a match. If the injured player is unable to resume play after a period totaling 15 minutes, the match may shall be awarded to the opponent. Preexisting conditions (including but not limited to injury and illness), fatigue or cramps do not warrant injury timeouts. For any injury, if the referee or tournament director determines the player cannot continue play play, the match may be terminated at that time, regardless of cumulative injury timeout minutes still available. (See Rule 3.4.B.2). 3.4.B.).

    10 words added, 5 removed.

Rule 4.10, item d

Begins: “d.) any surface contaminated with blood is cleaned. Cleaning,…”

  1. 9 March 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    d.) any surface contaminated with blood is cleaned. Cleaning, including disposal, shall be performed by the host facility.
    The occurence of bleeding, by itself, shall not constitute an injury for the purpose of application of the injury timeout provisions of this rule.

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    • 7 October 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 8 April 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 20 August 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule

  3. 1 April 2005 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Punctuation only machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, 20 August 2002.

    d.) any andany surface contaminated with blood is cleaned. Cleaning, including disposal, shall be performed by the host facility.
    The occurence occurrence of bleeding, by itself, shall not constitute an injury for the purpose of application of the injury timeout provisions of this rule.

    2 words added, 2 removed.

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  4. 15 April 2005 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    First recorded automatic

    d.) and any surface contaminated with blood is cleaned. Cleaning, including disposal, shall be performed by the host facility. The occurrence of bleeding, by itself, shall not constitute an injury for the purpose of application of the injury timeout provisions of this rule.

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  5. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • June 2006 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • June 2006 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005.
    • June 2006 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005. Read the rule
    • May 2007 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, June 2006.
    • 13 October 2007 American three-wall (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 16 January 2005.

  6. June 2008 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Punctuation only machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2006.

    d.) andany any surface contaminated with blood is cleaned. Cleaning, including disposal, shall be performed by the host facility. The occurrence of bleeding, by itself, shall not constitute an injury for the purpose of application of the injury timeout provisions of this rule.

    1 word added, 1 removed.

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  7. 2012 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    Punctuation only automatic

    Compared with USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, May 2007.

    d.) d) and any surface contaminated with blood is cleaned. Cleaning, including disposal, shall be performed by the host facility. The occurrence of bleeding, by itself, shall not constitute an injury for the purpose of application of the injury timeout provisions of this rule.

    1 word added, 1 removed.

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    • 2014 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • January 2014 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2008. Read the rule
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 2014. Read the rule

  9. 6 February 2015 USHA One-Wall Addendum

    Reworded machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, January 2014.

    d.) d) and any surface contaminated with blood is cleaned. Cleaning, including disposal, shall be performed by the host facility. The occurrence of bleeding, by itself, shall not constitute an injury for the purpose of application of the injury timeout provisions of this rule.

    2 words added, 1 removed.

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  10. 5 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015.
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA One-Wall Addendum Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015.
    • 27 January 2019 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2017. Read the rule

  11. 27 January 2019 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Reworded machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

    d) and d.) any surface contaminated with blood is cleaned. Cleaning, including disposal, shall be performed by the host facility. The occurrence of bleeding, by itself, shall not constitute an injury for the purpose of application of the injury timeout provisions of this rule.

    1 word added, 2 removed.

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    • 12 July 2019 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 12 July 2019 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 26 January 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as American four-wall, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 21 September 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2020. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, September 2020. Read the rule
    • 9 December 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 27 November 2022 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022.
    • 17 January 2024 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2024 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022. Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Four-Wall Rulebook (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 17 July 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

Rule 4.10, item D

Begins: “D. Between games. Five-minute timeouts are allowed between games.…”

  1. 20 June 1990 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    First recorded automatic

    D. Between games.
    Five-minute timeouts are allowed between games.
    Players may leave the court.

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  2. 14 October 1994 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    D. Between games. Five-minute time-outs are allowed between games. Players may leave the court.

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  3. 31 January 1999 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)

    Reworded machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA Four-Wall Rules, 20 June 1990.

    D. Between games.
    Five-minute timeouts rest periods are allowed between games.
    Players may leave the court.

    2 words added, 1 removed.

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  4. 31 January 1999 American four-wall (American four-wall)

    Reworded machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA Four-Wall Rules, 20 June 1990.

    D. Between games.
    Five-minute timeouts rest periods are allowed between games.
    Players may leave the court.

    2 words added, 1 removed.

  5. 6 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 2000 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 14 October 1994. Read the rule
    • 9 March 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 7 October 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 8 April 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 20 August 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 19 January 2005 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as American four-wall, 31 January 1999.

  6. 1 April 2005 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Reworded machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, 20 August 2002.

    D. Between games. Five-minute time-outs rest periods are allowed between games. Players may leave the court.

    2 words added, 1 removed.

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  7. 37 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 15 April 2005 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as American four-wall, 31 January 1999. Read the rule
    • June 2006 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • June 2006 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005.
    • June 2006 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005. Read the rule
    • May 2007 USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, June 2006.
    • 13 October 2007 American three-wall (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as American four-wall, 31 January 1999.
    • June 2008 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2006. Read the rule
    • 2012 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rule Changes, May 2007. Read the rule
    • 2014 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • January 2014 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, June 2008. Read the rule
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 2014. Read the rule
    • 6 February 2015 USHA One-Wall Addendum Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, January 2014. Read the rule
    • 6 February 2015 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, December 2004.
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA One-Wall Addendum Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 6 February 2015.
    • 27 January 2019 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2017. Read the rule
    • 27 January 2019 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017. Read the rule
    • 12 July 2019 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 12 July 2019 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 27 January 2019.
    • 26 January 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as American four-wall, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 12 July 2019. Read the rule
    • 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 21 September 2020 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2020. Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, September 2020. Read the rule
    • 9 December 2021 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021. Read the rule
    • 27 November 2022 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022.
    • 17 January 2024 American four-wall (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2024 USHA Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 23 January 2022. Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Four-Wall Rulebook (American four-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Four-Wall Rules, 26 January 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Same words as American one-wall, small ball, 17 July 2024. Read the rule
    • 26 January 2025 USHA Three-Wall Addendum (American three-wall) Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA Three-Wall Addendum, 22 January 2017.

Rule 4.10, item e

Begins: “e.) and, if the player is required to leave…”

  1. 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    e.) and, if the player is required to leave the premises at any time for any part of this procedure, the match shall be forfeited.

    Read this rule in the rulebook

  2. 4 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

Rule 4.10, item E

Begins: “E. Postponed by referee. Any games postponed by the…”

  1. 14 October 1994 USHA One-Wall Rules

    First recorded automatic

    E. Postponed by referee. Any games postponed by the referee (due to weather) shall be resumed with the same score.

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  2. 17 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 2000 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 9 March 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 7 October 2001 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 8 April 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 20 August 2002 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 1 April 2005 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • June 2006 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • June 2006 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Same words as USHA One-Wall Rules, 1 April 2005. Read the rule
    • June 2008 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • January 2014 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 6 February 2015 USHA One-Wall Addendum Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 22 January 2017 USHA One-Wall Addendum Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 27 January 2019 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 12 July 2019 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 20 September 2020 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 22 January 2021 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule

  3. 23 January 2022 USHA One-Wall Rules

    Changed machine-reviewed

    Compared with USHA One-Wall Rules, 22 January 2021.

    E. Postponed by referee. Postponement. Any games officially postponed by the referee (due to weather) shall be resumed with the same score.

    2 words added, 9 removed.

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  4. 3 more rulebooks with the same words
    • 26 January 2024 USHA One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
    • 17 July 2024 American one-wall, small ball Unchanged automatic
    • 26 January 2025 USHA One-Wall Rulebook Unchanged automatic Read the rule

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