# Rule 2.4 Uniform (USHA One-Wall Rules, 8 April 2002, historical)

> **Historical rulebook: not the current rules.** The current rules are here: https://handball.theperfectship.com/rules/one-wall/

USHA rules text used with permission of the U.S. Handball Association (ushandball.org); credit: U.S. Handball Association. Source: https://www.ushandball.org/

## A. General

All parts of the uniform, consisting of a shirt, shorts, socks and shoes, must be clean at the beginning of a match. Only customary handball attire, in the referee's judgment, can be worn. Shirts must be full length, not cut off in the torso. Shirts are not required for outdoor play unless requested by opponent.

## B. Color

Colors are optional. Unusual patterns that affect the opposing player's view of the ball or distract him may not be worn.

## C. Wet shirts

Referee may demand that a wet shirt be changed. Players must have an ample supply of dry shirts.

## D. Lettering and insignia

Lettering or insignia in poor taste is not allowed.

## E. Shoes

Shoes must have soles that do not mark or damage the floor.

## F. Headband (Sweatband)

Players must have access to a headband. They will not be required to wear it unless the referee deems it necessary to help keep the floor from getting wet.

## Mentioned here

- [Player](https://handball.theperfectship.com/player.md)
- [Opponent](https://handball.theperfectship.com/opponent.md)
- [Referee](https://handball.theperfectship.com/match-referee.md)
- [Ball](https://handball.theperfectship.com/ball.md)
- [Uniform](https://handball.theperfectship.com/uniform.md)
- [Jersey / shirt](https://handball.theperfectship.com/jersey.md)
- [Headband](https://handball.theperfectship.com/headband.md)
- [Floor](https://handball.theperfectship.com/floor.md)

How this rule changed: [wording in every rulebook](https://handball.theperfectship.com/rulebooks/clause-history/code-onewall-smallball/2-4.md)

## Relationships

- Player relates to Opponent: mentioned together in 13 sub-rules.
- Player relates to Referee: mentioned together in 21 sub-rules.
- Player relates to Ball: mentioned together in 21 sub-rules.
- Player relates to Floor: mentioned together in 8 sub-rules.
- Opponent relates to Referee: mentioned together in 5 sub-rules.
- Opponent relates to Ball: mentioned together in 11 sub-rules.
- Referee relates to Ball: mentioned together in 13 sub-rules.
- Referee relates to Floor: mentioned together in 4 sub-rules.
- Ball relates to Floor: mentioned together in 10 sub-rules.
- No link to the other terms shown: Headband, Jersey / shirt, Uniform.
- 4 weaker links (terms mentioned together in few sub-rules) are not drawn.

Rulebook: [USHA One-Wall Rules, 8 April 2002](https://handball.theperfectship.com/rulebooks/usha-onewall-2002-04-08.md)

Source: The New and Official United States Handball Association One-Wall Rules With Interpretations (Wayback capture 20020613233254 of ushandball.org). USHA rules text, used with the USHA's written permission (letter not yet filed).