A match consists of the best of 3 games of 21 points

A. The Game

1. A match consists of the best of 3 games of 21 points
2. Every time there is a serve - there is a point scored.
3. The side winning a rally adds a point to its score.
4. At 20 all, the side which gains a 2 point lead first, wins that game.
5. At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game.
6. The side winning a game serves first in the next game.

B. Interval and Change of Ends

1. When the leading score reaches 11 points, players have a 60 second interval. 
2. A 2 minute interval between each game is allowed. 
3. In the 3rd game, players change ends when the leading score reaches 11 points.

C. Singles

1. At the beginning of the game (0-0) and when the server's score is even, the server serves from the right service court. When the server's score is odd, the server serves from the left service court. 
2. If the serves wins the rally, the server scores a point and then serves again from the alternate service court. 
3. If the receiver wins the rally, the receiver scores a point and becomes the new server. They serve from the appropriate service court - left if their score is odd, and right if it is even. 

D. Doubles

1. A side has only one 'service'.
2. The service passes consecutively to the players. 
3. At the beginning of the game and when the score is even, the server serves from the right service court. When it is odd, the server serves from the left court.
4. If the serving side wins a rally, the serving side scores a point and the same server serves again from the alternate service court. 
5. If the receiving side wins a rally, the receiving side scores a point. The receiving side becomes the new serving side. 
6. The players do not change their respective service courts until they win a point when their side is serving. 

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Sign up as a Free Agent and play against others. All levels of play are welcome. Play consists of Singles, Doubles (Men & Women), and some Mixed Doubles. There is also Tournament play at the end of the semester.

Eligibility

Players listed on the Free Agents Roster and are current CSULB Students, Faculty and Staff Members are eligible to participate in intramural tennis. All players must meet the eligibility participation requirements of the CSULB Intramural Sports program.

Events Contested

• Men’s singles
• Women’s Singles
• Men’s Doubles
• Women’s Doubles
• Mixed Doubles

Warm-up Period

Pre-match warm-up will be limited to 5 minutes for each of the initial sets with 3 minutes allotted for the final mixed doubles set. This procedure will be strictly enforced.

Scoring

Games will be played under no-add scoring rules…first to win four points wins the game.

In tie game scores of 3-3, the player receiving service will indicate to the server in which court he/she wishes to receive service. In mixed doubles play when tied at 3-3, men will serve to men and women will serve to women. Next point wins.

Sets will be six-game sets…first to win six games…you must win by two games. Tie sets (6-6) will be decided by a nine-point tiebreaker. The person who is next to serve begins the tiebreaker. Each player serves two points in succession starting from the deuce court. Players change sides after four points. The first team (or person) to score five points wins the tiebreaker. If the tiebreaker reaches 4-4, the person who served the 8th point serves the 9th (final) point. The receiver, however, has the choice of sides (except in mixed doubles, where the service must be gender to gender). The winner of the 9th point is the winner of the set.

Set scores will be carried over to team totals. In the final set, a team losing has a chance to tie the match provided it wins the last set. Play will then enter sudden-death overtime until either the leading team scores or the team score is tied. Team scores that are tied at the end of the final set will be broken by a super 12-point tiebreaker.

Super Tiebreaker

If the match enters into a Super tiebreaker, a coin toss will decide which team serves first. The Super tiebreaker should be treated as a new set and substitutions are allowed. Each player serves two points in succession starting from the deuce court. Players change sides after six points.

The first team to score seven points wins the Super tiebreaker. If the tiebreaker reaches 6-6, the person who served the 12th point will serve the 13th (final) point. Since this set is mixed doubles, the final serve will be gender to gender. The winner of the 13th point wins the Super tiebreaker and the match.

Eligibility: Only CSULB Students, Faculty, Staff -- NO ALUMNI

A. The Field

1. The playing field measures 80 yards, with end zones being 10 yards each.
2. The field will be divided into 4 20 yard zones and 2 10-yard end zones
3. The width of the field will be 40 yards

B. The Ball

A regulation football will be used. Both teams should agree on the use of the ball. The team may offer to use their ball if both teams agree.

C. Uniforms

1. All teams must provide their own clothing. If the two teams have uniforms of similar color then one team will have to use pennies if available. A coin toss will be used to determine which team will wear the pennies.
2. Shoes are required at all times. Gym shoes or molded rubber or nylon cleats are allowed. No other types of cleats or spikes are allowed.

D. The Game

Only five players may wear flags on offense. The remaining three players are ineligible for runs and receiving passes.

E. Duration

1. The game shall consist of two 20 minute halves. You will be given a 5 minute break for half time.
2. The clock will run continuously except for the last 2 minutes of each half. The clock will then stop when the ball goes out of bounds and on incomplete passes.
3. You have 25 seconds to get ball in play once the ball has been spotted.

F. Time Outs

1. Each team is allowed one, one minute time out per half. 
2. The official may call an official time out for injuries, equipment repair, unsportsmanlike conduct, etc. it is the officials discretion.

G. Scoring

1. Touchdown = 6 points
2. Points after touchdown (tried from the 3 yard line)
3. Run = 2 points
4. Pass = 1 point

H. Players

1. A maximum of eight players shall be allowed on the field at any given time.
2. A team MUST have eight players to play.
3. Free substitution is allowed any time there is a dead ball.

I. Starting the game

1. A coin flip will decide preference for possession and choice of goal.
2. Teams may start the game with 7 players. If team does not have the 8th player by the start of the 2nd half the game will be forfeited regardless of the score and a $50.00 Forfeit Fee will be assessed which must be paid before the next game.
3. If both teams have only 7 players to start the game and neither gets the 8th player by the start of the 2nd half, it will be a double forfeit.
4. 2 FORFEITS and the team is eliminated from the league.
5. Teams will change goals after halftime.
6. The ball will be placed on the team’s 7 yard line to START the game.

J. Fumbles

1. All fumbles are dead and the ball may not be advanced, except in the case of a fumble between the center and quarterback. The ball remains in possession of the team that fumbled the ball at the point of the fumblers forward progress. EXCEPTION: Lateral passes, if muffed, are dead at the point of contact with the ground and will be marked at the spot.

K. First Downs

1. Four downs are allowed to move the ball ten yards to get another first down, and then the four downs start over.

L. Downed Ball

1. The ball carriers flag must be seized to stop play.
2. Any holding, pushing, tackling, or rough play will constitute a penalty.
3. If the ball carriers flag drops off accidentally play will stop once he/she has been touch by hand.
4. The ball carrier is considered down if either one or both knees touch the ground.

M. Passing

1. Only the five players with flags are eligible to receive passes.
2. The passer must be behind the line of scrimmage while making a forward pass.

N. Lateral Pass

1. A lateral pass can be thrown to anyone of the players with a flag anywhere on the field at any time.

O. Hurdling

1. Hurdling by the ball carrier is illegal. The ball carrier may not leave the ground to jump over or avoid a defensive player. Ball carriers facing possible contact are required to attempt to avoid contact even if it means running out of bounds.

P. Free Punts

1. Punts may be caught or touched by receiver, but not returned. The ball will be spotted where it goes out of bounds or caught, or touched by the punting team, or where it comes to rest inbounds. Punts entering the end zone will be placed on the seven yard line.
2. Punter must punt behind the line of scrimmage
3. There is no rush on punts.

Q. Unnecessary Roughness

1. It shall be a foul for both offense and defense to tackle, trip, or rough up any other. Use of forearm lift, running through a block, or throwing a blocker to the ground constitutes roughness. Penalty = 10 yards and loss of ball if by the offense.
2. The defense may not hold the ball carrier or push out of bounds
3. Defensive players may not leave their feet to take out offensive blockers.
4. Penalty = 10 yards from end of run.
5. Any bad sportsmanship constitutes elimination from the league. This is to the discretion of the official.
6. If the last player between the ball carrier and his goal line commits a foul against the ball carrier, the ball carrier will be credited with a touch down.

R. Blocking

1. No blocker is to leave his feet, use his hands or arms to impede the progress of any defensive player outside of the 5 yard zone from the line of scrimmage.

S. Fouls/Penalties 

1. Foul on the offense and the offense scores – no point, automatic acceptance of the penalty, replay the down.
2. Foul on offense and offense fails to score – no point, no penalty. The ball is put in play as after a kickoff.
3. Foul on defense and offense scores – point counts
4. Foul on defense and offense does not score – half the distance to goal line and replay down

1. 1.ELIGIBILITY
   1. a.Only LBSU Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni
   2. b.Participants must present a CSULB Picture I.D. before the start of the game.
   3. c.Alumni may use Driver’s License for picture I.D.
   4. d.NO EXCEPTIONS! NO I.D., NO PLAY.

1. ROSTERS
   1. a.The team rosters will be updated every Wednesday & Thursday before the league starts. Players cannot play until they pay their $15 league fee.
   2. b.Players MUST BE on the IM Leagues roster in order to play.

1. 3.TRADES
   1. Teams are allowed to add to their roster and trade players between teams up to the first game on the 4^th week of games.
      1. There will be no exceptions for this rule.

1. UNIFORMS
   1. All players must bring a black shirt and a white shirt to every game; unless your team has a uniform.

1. FORFEITS
   1. There is a $30.00 forfeit fee for not arriving at your scheduled game time with the correct amount of players.
   2. This must be paid within seven days of the forfeit.
   3. If it is not paid by that time, your team will receive another forfeit fee (2 forfeits = $60.00) and your team will eliminated from the league.
2. SPORTSMANSHIP
   1. Team must display good sportsmanship throughout the intramural season in order to qualify for playoffs.
   2. Possible Points 1-5
      1. Points are determined by team’s behavior before, during, and after each game.
      2. Must maintain a 3.5 average score to qualify for playoffs regardless of winning record.
      3. May contact the Coordinator of Recreation Sports and/or Lead Supervisor regarding sportsmanship status or other inquiries.

7. PLAYER CONDCUT
   1. Actions that are potentially dangerous to participants, spectators, game officials or supervisors and/or conduct that is detrimental to the mission of the Intramural Sports Program will not be tolerated.

1. No players may physically intimidate or verbally abuse Intramural Sports Staff. Violations of this nature are considered unsportsmanlike conduct and at the discretion of the game official or supervisor may result in an ejection.
2. Acts of aggression or physical violence will not be tolerated. These include but are not limited to throwing a punch, kicking an individual or any other aggressive act. Any player guilty of such an act immediately before, during, or after an Intramural Sports contest shall be expelled from further participation in Intramural Sports.
3. Leaving the Bench Area or Defensive Position to participate in an altercation: A player, coach, or bench personnel shall be ejected if s/he leaves the bench or coaching area to participate in an altercation. In addition, any player who leaves his position to participate in an altercation, regardless of his/her intentions, shall be ejected.

2. In any case, if you are ejected from the game for any reason, you are OUT for the remainder of the league. Recreation Sports Coordinator has the final say on the matter.

THE GAME

1. 1.START TIME
   1. Game time is start time. If the minimum number of players are not present at game time, there will be a five minute grace period. After five minutes, the game will be forfeited. All players must check in with the ASI Intramural League Supervisor with their student ID card.

1. 2.THE PLAYERS
   1. The game shall be played by two teams of five players. Four players are required at the start of game time to avoid a forfeit.
   2. If at any time during the game a team has fewer than four eligible players, the game is over.

1. 3.MANAGERS MEETING
   1. Prior to the start of the game, a meeting between the two team managers and the official will take place at midfield. They will discuss rules and regulations which the manager must relay back to the team. Managers will play rock, paper, scissors to determine who gets the first possession.
   2. At halftime, a meeting between the team managers and the officials will take place. They will discuss the flow of the game and any changes to the style of officiating for the second half.

1. PRE-GAME MANAGERS MEETING

2. HALFTIME MANAGERS MEETING

1. 4.TEAM SPOKESPERSON

1. The team manager is the only person who may address the official and is the spokesperson for the team.

1. 5.THE COURT
   1. Games will take place in the MAC Gym of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
      1. To ensure the safety of participants and staff, the maximum capacity for each team, including spectators, is 15 people. Only during playoffs may this number be exceeded at the discretion of the Intramural Sports Supervisor.
      2. Intramural Sports staff reserves the right to stop a game if any team exceeds this capacity. If a team fails to comply with the posted capacity, they will be assessed an administrative technical foul.

1. 6.EQUIPMENT/ DRESS CODE
   1. a.UNIFORM
      1. The home team wears white and the away team wears black.
      2. Players must check their schedules on IM Leagues to know which color shirt to wear. If there is any doubt, bring both colors.
      3. No grey or yellow shirts may be worn. If these colors are worn, an administrative technical foul will be given.
      4. If every member of the team has the same uniform, they will be allowed to play at the discretion of the supervisor.
      5. All players are required to have a permanent number clearly visible on their shirt or forearm.
      6. A player with blood anywhere on their uniform will be instructed to leave the game until the uniform has been changed or approved after an evaluation by an ASI Intramural Sports supervisor or an ASI facility supervisor.
2. b.DRESS CODE
   1. Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times during play.
   2. Athletic attire must be worn at all times during play.
   3. Wearing a hat is not allowed during play.
   4. Intramural officials can remove a player for improper dress code at their discretion.

1. 7.JEWELRY
   1. Jewelry is not permitted; players must remove all jewelry before the start of a game.
   2. If jewelry is not removed, an administrative technical foul will be assessed.

1. 8.CO-REC RULES
   1. One female must be on the court at all times.

1. 9.FOULS AND PENALTIES
   1. a.SPECTATORS
      1. Spectators who interfere with the court or play are subject to ejection from the Student Wellness and Recreation Center.
      2. Teams are responsible for their spectators. Poor spectator behavior may cause a team to receive a minus behavior rating.
2. b.ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
   1. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed at ASI Intramural Sports games. If a player or fan is under the influence, they will be ejected immediately and disciplinary action may follow. If an ASI Intramural Sports supervisor feels that there is a threat to participant safety or suspects that a team might be under the influence, they are required to stop the game immediately. If there is no proof of substance use, the game will be rescheduled for another time.
3. c.TECHNICAL FOULS
   1. An administrative technical foul will be given if:
      1. A team has more than five players on the court during play.
      2. A substitute enters the court without reporting to the scorer or without being called to the court by an official (unless between halves or after a charged timeout).
      3. A player fails to check in or is not on the roster.
      4. A player is wearing any jewelry during play.
      5. A player is wearing a grey or yellow shirt.
      6. A player participates while disqualified.
      7. A player grasps either basket. Exception: A player may grasp the basket if, in the judgment of the official, the player is trying to prevent an obvious injury to themselves or another player.
      8. 8.A player dunks or attempts to dunk a dead ball before or during the game or during any intermission.
      9. Delay of Game
         1. When at the official’s discretion, a player or team intentionally attempts to stall the game, the official may stop the clock and issue a delay of game warning to the offending team.
         2. The official has the right to correct the game clock if they deem necessary.
         3. The second delay of game called will result in an administrative technical foul.
         4. Penalty: The offended team shall receive two free throws and possession does not change.
         5. These fouls do not count toward a player’s five fouls for disqualification, but count to a team’s administrative technical foul total. If a team receives three administrative technical fouls, the team manager will be immediately disqualified for the remainder of the game.
4. d.UNSPORTSMANLIKE TECHNICAL FOUL
   1. Unsportsmanlike conduct technical fouls will be given for:
      1. Disrespectfully addressing or contacting an official.
      2. Using profanity or vulgarity.
      3. Taunting, baiting, or ridiculing another player.
      4. Pointing a finger at or making an obscene gesture toward another player.
      5. Penalty: The offended team shall receive two free throws and possession of the ball.
      6. A player who receives an unsportsmanlike technical foul will sit out for 10 minutes of game clock.
      7. An unsportsmanlike technical foul will count toward a player’s five fouls for disqualification.
5. e.FLAGRANT FOUL
   1. A personal foul that is deemed excessive in nature and/or unnecessary. Causes of a flagrant foul include:
      1. Causing excessive or unnecessary contact with an opponent.
      2. Pushing or holding a player from behind to prevent a score.
      3. Illegal contact caused by the swinging of an elbow that is deemed excessive or unnecessary.
      4. Penalty: The offended team shall receive two free throws and possession of the ball.
      5. A player who receives a flagrant foul will either sit out for 10 minutes of game clock or be ejected from the Recreation Center, per the official’s discretion.
      6. A flagrant foul will count toward a player’s five fouls for disqualification.
6. f.INTENTIONAL FOULS
   1. Intentional Fouls will be given for:
      1. Contact that is not a legitimate attempt to play the ball or player.
      2. Penalty: The offended team shall receive two free throws and possession of the ball.
      3. An intentional foul will count toward a player’s five fouls for disqualification and count toward a team’s total foul count.
7. g.PERSONAL FOULS
   1. One, two, or three free throws for a foul against a player in the act of shooting.
      1. If a player is fouled in the act of shooting and makes the basket, they will be awarded one free throw.
      2. If a player is fouled in the act of shooting a two-pointer and does not make the basket, they will be awarded two free throws.
      3. If a player is fouled in the act of shooting a three pointer and does not make the basket, they will be awarded three free throws.
      4. Ball is marked out of bounds at the spot nearest the foul for player-control fouls against a non-shooter with six or less team fouls in the half.
      5. Bonus (one-on-one) for a foul against a non-shooter when there are between seven and nine respective team fouls in the half.
      6. Two free throws for a foul against a non-shooter when there are 10 or more team respective fouls in the half.

1. 10.TECHNICAL FOUL SUMMARY TABLE

1. 11.PERSONAL FOUL TABLE SUMMARY

BASKETBALL RULES

1. 1.GAME LENGTH
   1. During the last two minutes of the second half and during any extra period, the clock shall also stop when an official signals a foul, held ball, or a violation.
      1. If the difference in score between the two teams ever reaches or exceeds 15 points during this time, the clock will only stop for situations listed in the following section for the remainder of the game, even if the score goes below 15 at any point inside of two minutes.
      2. Because of an injury. Note: When a player incurs a head injury or a wound that causes bleeding, the official must stop the game at the earliest possible moment and instruct the player to leave the game for treatment by an ASI Intramural Sports supervisor or ASI facility supervisor.
      3. To confer with the scorer, timer, or another official.
      4. Because of an unusual delay in a dead ball being made live.
      5. For an emergency.
      6. To grant a charged timeout.

2. Playing time shall be two halves of 20 minutes each. Halftime shall be three minutes. Extra period shall be two minutes each.
3. If the score is tied at the end of the second half, play shall continue for one or more extra periods with a one-minute intermission before each extra period. If the game is tied after two extra periods, the third extra period will be sudden death; the first to score wins. Extra periods will not continue beyond the end of the hour. All personal and team fouls carry over from the second half to the extra periods.

5. The clock shall be stopped during the game when an official stops play:

1. SCORING
   1. A goal shall be awarded two points. Three points are awarded if the goal is scored from behind the three-point line. A free throw is awarded one point.

1. A goal is made when a live ball enters the basket from above and remains in or passes through the basket, except on a throw-in.

3. SUBSTITUTIONS
   1. Substitutes who desire to enter the game must report to the scorer’s table.
   2. The substitute must wait for the official to signal the substitute into the game.
   3. While waiting for the official to signal a substitute onto the court, the substitute must take a knee so as not to obstruct the view of the official operating the scoreboard.

4. OUT OF BOUNDS
   1. The top of the backboard and supports are out of bounds, while the sides and bottom are in play.

5. TIMEOUTS
   1. Timeouts must be called by a player on the court or may be called by a designated manager on the bench.
   2. Timeouts do not advance the ball to half court.

1. The ball is put in play where the timeout is called.

3. Unused timeouts do not accumulate and may not be carried over to extra periods.
4. Each team shall be entitled two charged 60-second timeouts during a regulation game and one 30-second timeout during each extra period.
5. After a timeout, the clock shall start once a player inbounds has touched the ball in play.

1. TRAVELING
   1. When a player is on the ground, every part of the body that is touching is considered a pivot, and if one of them lifts off the ground, it is a travel.
      1. On a stationary inbound, a player is entitled to three feet of space left or right and is allowed to move directly back as far as the court permits.

2. Traveling will be called when a player moves while inbounding the ball, unless the inbounding play comes after a made basket by the opposing team.

1. FREE THROWS
   1. The lowest block will be kept clear per NCAA rules.
   2. Players within the free throw lane play the release, while players at the free throw line and beyond play the rim.

1. TIME VIOLATIONS
   1. There will be a 10-second count in the backcourt for all leagues.
   2. There will be a five-second count in the front court when closely guarded.
   3. Shot clocks are not used.

Eligibility: Only CSULB Students, Faculty, Staff

1. 1.ELIGIBILITY
   1. a.Only LBSU Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni
   2. b.Participants must present a CSULB Picture I.D. before the start of the game.
   3. c.Alumni may use Driver’s License for picture I.D.
   4. d.NO EXCEPTIONS! NO I.D., NO PLAY.

1. ROSTERS
   1. a.The team rosters will be updated every Tuesday before the league starts. Players cannot play until they pay their $15 league fee.
   2. b.Players MUST BE on the IM Leagues roster in order to play.

1. 3.TRADES
   1. Teams are allowed to add to their roster and trade players between teams up to the first game on the 4^th week of games.
      1. There will be no exceptions for this rule.

1. UNIFORMS
   1. All players must bring a black shirt and a white shirt to every game; unless your team has a uniform.

1. FORFEITS
   1. There is a $30.00 forfeit fee for not arriving at your scheduled game time with the correct amount of players.
   2. This must be paid within seven days of the forfeit.
   3. If it is not paid by that time, your team will receive another forfeit fee (2 forfeits = $60.00) and your team will eliminated from the league.

1. SPORTSMANSHIP
   1. Teams must display good sportsmanship throughout the intramural season in order to qualify for playoffs.
   2. Possible Points 1-5
      1. Points are determined by teams’ behavior before, during, and after each game.
      2. Must maintain a 3.5 average score to qualify for playoffs regardless of winning record.
      3. May contact the Coordinator of Recreation Sports and/or Lead Supervisor regarding sportsmanship status or other inquiries.

1. 7.PLAYER CONDCUT
   1. Actions that are potentially dangerous to participants, spectators, game officials or supervisors and/or conduct that is detrimental to the mission of the Intramural Sports Program will not be tolerated.
      1. No players may physically intimidate or verbally abuse Intramural Sports Staff. Violations of this nature are considered unsportsmanlike conduct and at the discretion of the game official or supervisor may result in an ejection.
      2. Acts of aggression or physical violence will not be tolerated. These include but are not limited to throwing a punch, kicking an individual or any other aggressive act. Any player guilty of such an act immediately before, during, or after an Intramural Sports contest shall be expelled from further participation in Intramural Sports.
      3. Leaving the Bench Area or Defensive Position to participate in an altercation; A player, coach, or bench personnel shall be ejected if s/he leaves the bench or coaching area to participate in an altercation. In addition, any player who leaves his position to participate in an altercation, regardless of his/her intentions, shall be ejected.
   2. In any case, if you are ejected from the game for any reason, you are OUT for the remainder of the league. Recreation Sports Coordinator has the final say on the matter.

THE GAME

1. 1.START TIME
   1. Game time is start time. If the minimum number of players are not present at game time, there will be a five minute grace period. After five minutes, the game will be forfeited. All players must check in with the ASI Intramural League Supervisor with their student ID card.

1. 2.THE PLAYERS
   1. The game shall be played by two teams of six players. Five players are required at the start of game time to avoid a forfeit.
      1. If playing with four players, a team has a five minute grace period to get fifth player checked-in and on court.
      2. If the team cannot fill a fifth player after the five minute grace period, the game will result in a forfeit

1. 3.MANAGERS MEETINGS
   1. Prior to the start of the game, a meeting between the two team managers and the official will take place at the official’s stand. They will discuss rules and regulations which the manager must relay back to the team.
   2. Team managers will play rock, paper, scissors to determine who gets to choose serve or side. The winner has two options: (1) to serve or (2) to receive and choose side. The other manager then has the next choice.
   3. In between sets, a meeting between the team managers and the officials will take place. They will discuss the flow of the game and any changes to the style of officiating for the second set.
   4. If a third set is required, captains will play rock, paper, scissors to determine choice of serve or receive and side.

1. PRE-GAME MANAGERS MEETING

2. BETWEEN SET MANAGERS MEETING

3. THIRD SET MANAGERS MEETING

1. 4.TEAM SPOKESPERSON
   1. The team manager is the only person who may address the official and is the spokesperson for the team.

1. 5.THE COURT
   1. Games will take place in the MAC Gym at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

1. To ensure the safety of participants and staff, the maximum capacity for each team, including spectators, is 15 people. Only during playoffs may this number be exceeded at the discretion of the supervisor.

3. ASI Recreational Sports staff reserves the right to stop a game if any team exceeds this capacity.

1. 6.EQUIPMENT/ DRESS CODE
   1. a.UNIFORM
      1. The home team wears white and they away team wears black.
      2. Players must check their schedules on IM Leagues to know which color shirt to wear. If there is any doubt, bring both colors.
      3. A player with blood anywhere on their uniform will be instructed to leave the game until the uniform has been changed or approved after an evaluation by an ASI Intramural Sports supervisor or an ASI facility supervisor.
      4. b.DRESS CODE
         1. Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times during play.
         2. Athletic attire must be worn at all times during play.
         3. Wearing a hat is not allowed during play.
         4. Intramural officials can remove a player for improper dress code at their discretion.
         5. c.JEWELRY
            1. Jewelry is not permitted; players must remove all jewelry before the start of a game.
2. 7.CO-REC RULES
   1. All co-rec games must abide by the n+1 rule: There may only be a difference of one between the number of men and women players on the court at a time. A co-rec team which does not have at least two players of each gender ready at game time will forfeit the game.
   2. The serving order and positions on the court at service shall be an alternation of men and women or vice-versa.
   3. When the ball is played three times by a team, both genders must come in contact with the ball.
   4. When only one male player is in the front row at service, one male back row player may be forward of the attack line for the purpose of blocking only.
   5. The height of the net for co-rec play shall be 7’ 11 5/8” (11th pin from the top). The height for women’s play shall be 7’ 4 1/8” (8th pin from the top).
   6. Co-Rec Dead Ball Exception
      1. The ball is called dead when service does not alternate between male and female players.  
3. 8.FOULS & PENALTIES
   1. a.SPECTATORS
      1. Spectators who interfere with the court or play are subject to ejection from the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
      2. Teams are responsible for their spectators. Poor spectator behavior may cause a team to receive a “minus” behavior rating.
      3. b.ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
         1. There is no alcohol or drugs allowed at ASI Intramural Sports games. If a player or fan is under the influence, they will be ejected immediately and disciplinary action may follow. If an ASI Intramural Sports supervisor feels that there is a threat to participant safety or suspects that a team might be under the influence, they are required to stop the game immediately. If there is no proof of substance use, the game will be rescheduled for another time.

VOLLEYBALL RULES

1. 1.GAME LENGTH
2. A team must win two out of three games, each to twenty-five points by rally scoring, to win a match.

1. SCORING
   1. A game is won when a team scores twenty-five points and has a two-point advantage. The first two games will be capped at thirty points. If a third game is necessary, it will consist of rally scoring to fifteen points, capped at nineteen points.

1. SUBSTITUTIONS
   1. Substitution of players may be made when the ball is dead or when recognized by the official.
   2. Players may not advance in the serving rotation via substitution.
   3. Players must substitute out for one rotation before substituting into the game in a position behind their previous position in the rotation.
   4. Abnormal substitutions are allowed in case of injury.

4. There are unlimited substitutions. Each substitute must rotate into the serving position, becoming the server. The team making the substitution must be the serving team.

1. OUT OF BOUNDS
   1. A volleyball court is 30 feet wide and 60 feet long; each side of the net is 30 feet by 30 feet. A 2-inch line borders the court to serve as the out-of-bounds line. Any ball that touches the line during play is still considered “in” the court. Everything else is considered out of bounds.

1. TIME-OUTS
   1. Each team is allowed two, one minute time-outs per three-set game.

1. THE SERVICE
   1. A service is considered a fault when:
      1. The server is touching the service line when the ball is contacted.
      2. The served ball crosses under the net; the ball touches or crosses over the antenna.
      3. The ball touches a player on the server’s team.
      4. The ball lands outside the opponents’ playing area.
      5. The ball hits the ceiling or ceiling lights.
      6. The server may serve anywhere behind the back line. It is legal for the ball to touch the net then go over on a service.

1. CHANGE OF SERVICE
   1. The team which receives the ball for service shall rotate one position clockwise before serving.
   2. Co-rec teams must alternate between male and female serves; if there are only five players, two players of the same gender may serve consecutively.

1. SCREENING
   1. At the moment of service, no members of the serving team may have any part of their hand(s) above the height of the head or move their hands side to side for the purpose of screening the server.

1. DEAD BALL
   1. A live ball becomes dead when:
      1. The ball touches an antenna or the net outside the antenna.
      2. The ball does not cross the net completely.
      3. The ball hits the floor.
      4. The ball contacts side wall, back wall, or basketball hoop.
      5. A player commits a serving error.
      6. The same player contacts the ball twice.
      7. The ball is hit four times before going over the net.
      8. A player makes contact with the live part of the net.
      9. Any part of the body fully crosses the middle line (unless he/she is outside the boundaries of the court).
         1. A player may step on, but not over, the centerline.
         2. A double hit is called; a lift is called.
         3. A player and/or ball crosses into another court.

1. REPLAY
   1. When a ball from another court comes onto a court in progress, play is stopped, no point is awarded, and the call is a replay.

1. CONTACT
   1. Each team is allowed a maximum of three successive contacts of the ball in order to return the ball over the net onto the opponent’s side; a block is not considered a contact.
   2. The ball may be hit with any part of the body.
   3. When contacting the ball with one hand, the ball must be hit:
      1. With the heel or palm of the hand (roll shot)
      2. Locked fingertips
      3. Knurled fingers
      4. Back of the hand

1. SUCCESSIVE CONTACTS
   1. Players may have successive contacts with the ball during a block and during a single attempt to make the first team hit of a hard driven ball coming from the opponents.
   2. Any other player committing successive contacts with the ball will be called for a double hit. To the discretion of the official, a set is considered a double when the ball is not simultaneously contacted with both hands, made evident by excessive rotation of the ball after contact.

1. ILLEGAL CONTACT
   1. If a ball is contacted into the net by Team A, on the first or second contact, and Team B contacts said ball (through the net) with a forward motion, a point will be rewarded to Team A.
   2. Redirection of the ball with the fingers or prolonged palm contact in a non-athletic play is considered a lift.
   3. BLOCKING
      1. Any player participating in a block shall have the right to make the next contact, such contact counts as the first of three hits allowed for the team.

4. The ball may not be thrown, held, or pushed.

1. ROTATIONS
   1. Teams with 6 players will follow a 3x3 rotation.
   2. Teams with less than 6 players must state the rotation that they will follow for the duration of the set to the official during the manager’s meeting.

Eligibility: Only CSULB Students, Faculty, Staff -- NO ALUMNI

A. Players

1. Teams shall consist of ten (10) players. A minimum number of eight (8) players must be present to start a game.
2. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PRESENT A CSULB PICTURE I.D. BEFORE PARTICIPATING. NO EXCEPTIONS! NO I.D., NO PLAY!

B. Equipment

1. Athletic shoes are required at all times. Metal spikes are prohibited. Teams are responsible for supplying their own gloves and bats. Only bats clearly marked “Official Softball” are allowed.

C. Starting Time

At least eight (8) players must be ready to start at game time. Game time is forfeit time. Team Managers are encouraged to report early to complete the score sheet. Participants arriving late may be added to the bottom of the line-up.

D. Length of Game

A regulation game shall consist of seven innings or 50 minutes, whichever comes first. No new inning may start after 50 minutes. Tie games will remain a tie during the regular season. Extra innings will only take place in the playoffs.

E. 12-Run Rule

A 12-run rule is in effect for all games, except playoff Championship games. If a team is ahead by 12 or more runs after 4 innings or 45 minutes, the game shall end.

F. Home Plate

Home plate will consist of a plate and plate extension. Any legal pitch not swung at that hits any part of the plate or the plate extension will be called a strike. A runner should touch any part of the plate extension. 

Eligibility: Only CSULB Students, Faculty, Staff -- NO ALUMNI

A. The Field and Equipment

1. The playing field is 80 yards long and 50 yards wide.
2. Goalie’s box & circles will be approximated.
3. The ball shall be a regulation soccer ball.
4. The game ball shall be agreed upon by both teams.
5. Shoes are required at all times. Cleats are only allowed if they are molded or nylon.
6. Shin guards are MANDATORY.

B. The Game

1. Duration shall be two twenty minute halves with a 5 minute half-time.
2. Forfeit time is 5 minutes past the posted game time.
3. 7 Players must be present to play. Failure to provide 6 players results in a forfeit.
4. All players must be on the game roster prior to the game to be eligible to participate. Late arriving players may enter the contest at the next dead ball provided they are on the roster.
5. There are no slide tackling.
6. All players MUST wear shin guards
7. All players must be on the team roster before the first game to be eligible to participate in any of the contests.
8. All players must show their CSULB ID EVERY GAME - NO ID, NO PLAY!
9. A coin flip shall determine the team which shall choose ball or side. Sides will be switched in the second half.
10. Substitutions may be made at any dead ball. Players must notify the referee and wait for his approval to make the substitution. Unlimited substitutions are allowed.
11. *Special note*: FOR COED SOCCER 3 females should be on the field at all times – for every female not on the field that team must play one male player down. This will prevent any forfeits.

C. Fouls and Dead Ball Situations

1. A foul shall result in a free kick, unless in the penalty area where it shall result in a penalty kick. All kicks shall be direct kicks.
2. Flagrant fouls shall be awarded a yellow card. A red card will be given if the foul is intended to harm, no attempt at the ball was made or if a player was taken down to stop a breakaway.
3. A red card will result in immediate ejection. Anyone ejected from the game will be disqualified for the rest of league play. Two yellow cards in one game equal one red card with the same implications.
4. No offside
5. One referee is making all the calls, thus line calls will be judgment calls and teams are advised to use caution for other tricky maneuvers.
6. No protest allowed unless the protest is regarding an ineligible player, by the team captain, which must be indicated on the roster.

D. Scoring and Results

1. In the event of a tie after regulation, a five minute overtime will be played. One minute rest will be given before the start of overtime and an additional coin flip shall determine ball and side.
2. In case of a tie after overtime penalty kicks shall decide the outcome. Each team will get five kicks. In case of a tie thereafter the penalty kicks shall continue until one team has gained a one goal advantage.
3. If hour time limit is up the game will end in a tie.
4. All formal protests must be made in writing on the official protest form and submitted to the Intramural Department office by 4:00 P.M. the following business day. Forms may be picked up at the office if none are at that the site.

E. General Intramurals Rules

1. If person is not on the IM Leagues roster two hours before the first game of the day, they cannot participate in the game Once you play a game with one team
2. You may only be on ONE roster. If you happen to be on more than one roster, then the team you first play for is the team you must stay with throughout the Intramural season.
3. You may ADD to roster & make trades, as long as it does not exceed the maximum number of players, but you CANNOT ADD after 4trh week, regardless of injury or someone quitting the team. Team Captain must accompany anyone they are adding to the roster.
4. All players must bring a black shirt and a white shirt to every game; unless your team has a uniform.

F. Forfeit Rule

1. There is a $30.00 forfeit fee for organized teams. (Free Agent teams are exempt). This must be paid within 7 days of the forfeit.
2. If it is not paid by that time, then your team will receive another forfeit fee (2 forfeits = $60.00) and your team will eliminated from the league.
3. Two forfeits per team, will result in the removal of that team from the league.
4. In a forfeit, the winning team will receive 3 pts and the losing team will receive 0

G. Sportsmanship Point System

1. Team must display good sportsmanship throughout the intramural season in order to qualify for playoffs.
2. Possible Points 1-5
3. Points are determined by team’s behavior before, during, and after each game.
4. Must maintain a 3.5 average score to qualify for playoffs regardless of winning record.
5. May contact Director of Intramural Sports and/or Lead Supervisor regarding sportsmanship status or other inquiries.

1. 1.ELIGIBILITY
   1. Only LBSU Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni
   2. Participants must present a CSULB Picture I.D. before the start of the game.
   3. Alumni may use Driver’s License for picture I.D.
   4. NO EXCEPTIONS! NO I.D., NO PLAY.

1. ROSTERS
   1. The team rosters will be updated every Monday before the league starts. Players cannot play until they pay their $15 league fee.
   2. Players MUST BE on the IM Leagues roster in order to play.

1. 3.TRADES
   1. Teams are allowed to add to their roster and trade players between teams up to the first game on the 4^th week of games.
      1. There will be no exceptions for this rule.

1. UNIFORMS
   1. All players must bring a black shirt and a white shirt to every game; unless your team has a uniform.

1. FORFEITS
   1. There is a $30.00 forfeit fee for not arriving at your scheduled game time with the correct amount of players.
   2. This must be paid within seven days of the forfeit.
   3. If it is not paid by that time, your team will receive another forfeit fee (2 forfeits = $60.00) and your team will eliminated from the league.

1. SPORTSMANSHIP
   1. Team must display good sportsmanship throughout the intramural season in order to qualify for playoffs.
   2. Possible Points 1-5
      1. Points are determined by team’s behavior before, during, and after each game.
      2. Must maintain a 3.5 average score to qualify for playoffs regardless of winning record.
      3. May contact the Coordinator of Recreation Sports and/or Lead Supervisor regarding sportsmanship status or other inquiries.

1. 7.PLAYER CONDCUT
   1. Actions that are potentially dangerous to participants, spectators, game officials or supervisors and/or conduct that is detrimental to the mission of the Intramural Sports Program will not be tolerated.
      1. No players may physically intimidate or verbally abuse Intramural Sports Staff. Violations of this nature are considered unsportsmanlike conduct and at the discretion of the game official or supervisor may result in an ejection.
      2. Acts of aggression or physical violence will not be tolerated. These include but are not limited to throwing a punch, kicking an individual or any other aggressive act. Any player guilty of such an act immediately before, during, or after an Intramural Sports contest shall be expelled from further participation in Intramural Sports.
      3. Leaving the Bench Area or Defensive Position to participate in an altercation: A player, coach, or bench personnel shall be ejected if s/he leaves the bench or coaching area to participate in an altercation. In addition, any player who leaves his position to participate in an altercation, regardless of his/her intentions, shall be ejected.
   2. In any case, if you are ejected from the game for any reason, you are OUT for the remainder of the league. Recreation Sports Coordinator has the final say on the matter.

THE GAME

1. 1.START TIME
   1. Game time is start time. If the minimum number of players are not present at game time, there will be a five minute grace period. After five minutes, the game will be forfeited. All players must check in with the ASI Intramural League Supervisor with their student ID card.

1. 2.THE PLAYERS

1. The game shall be played by two teams of eight players. Six players are required at the start of game time to avoid a forfeit.

1. If at any time during the game a team has fewer than six eligible players, the game is over.

1. MANAGERS MEETING
   1. Prior to the start of the game, a meeting between the two team managers and the official will take place at midfield. They will discuss rules and regulations which the manager must relay back to the team. Managers will play rock, paper, scissors to determine who gets the first possession.
   2. At halftime, a meeting between the team managers and the officials will take place. They will discuss the flow of the game and any changes to the style of officiating for the second half.
2. TEAM SPOKESPERSON
3. THE COURT

1. PRE-GAME MANAGERS MEETING

2. HALFTIME MANAGERS MEETING

1. The team manager is the only person who may address the official and is the spokesperson for the team.

1. Games will take place in the MAC Gym of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

1. In order to ensure the safety of participants, staff, and fans, spectators will be asked to stay on the near side of the turf fields while viewing games.
   
   
2. EQUIPMENT

1. UNIFORM

1. The home team wears white and they away team wears black.
2. Players must check their schedules on IM Leagues to know which color shirt to wear. If there is any doubt, bring both colors.
3. No grey or yellow shirts may be worn.
4. If every member of the team has the same uniform they will be allowed to play at the discretion of the supervisor.
5. The goalkeeper must wear a different color shirt excluding white, black, yellow and grey.
6. A player with blood anywhere on their uniform will be instructed to leave the game until the uniform has been changed or approved after an evaluation by an ASI Intramural League supervisor or an ASI facility supervisor.
7. DRESS CODE
   1. Tennis shoes and other designated indoor soccer shoes are allowed.
      1. No black soles, may damage the court.
      2. All players must wear shin-guards. If you have no shin guards, you cannot play.
      3. Athletic attire must be worn at all times during play.
      4. Wearing a hat is not allowed during play.
      5. Intramural officials can remove a player for improper dress code at their discretion.
      6. JEWELRY
         1. Jewelry is not permitted; players must remove all jewelry before the start of a game.
         2. If jewelry is not removed, a yellow card will be assessed.
8. FOULS & PENALTIES
   1. SPECTATORS
      1. Spectators who interfere with play are subject to earn their team a yellow card and ejection from the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
      2. Teams are responsible for their spectators. Poor spectator behavior may cause a team to receive a “1 or 2” behavior rating.
      3. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
         1. There is no alcohol or drugs allowed at ASI Intramural Sports games. If a player or fan is under the influence, they will be ejected immediately and disciplinary action may follow. If an ASI Intramural League Supervisor feels that there is a threat to participant safety or suspects that a team might be under the influence, they are required to stop the game immediately. If there is no proof of substance use, the game will be rescheduled for another time.
         2. A player shall be penalized if they:
            1. Kick, slide tackle, strike, trip, charge, punch, push or hold an opponent.
            2. Kick a ball held by the goalkeeper.
            3. Handle the ball.
            4. SLIDING
               1. A slide tackle by a player in the field will result in an automatic yellow card and 2-minute sit-out period.
               2. Goal-keepers may slide in their own penalty area as long as the slide is both legal and safe. Slide and leg-extension efforts made to play the ball are not illegal if the player is not in the proximity of another player.
               3. PENALTY ADMINISTRATION
                  1. All fouls will result in direct kicks except high kicks and will be taken from the spot of the foul.
                     1. All opposing players must be three yards from the spot of a free kick.
                     2. PENALTY KICKS
                        1. If a foul on the defense occurs in the defending team’s penalty circle, a penalty kick will be awarded. The ball must be touched by another player before the kicker is eligible to play it again following the penalty kick.
                        2. Penalty kicks will be placed at the free-kick mark
                        3. The goalkeeper has to have at least one foot on their goal line until the ball is in play.
                        4. The player taking the penalty kick has one chance to score.
                        5. The ball is live once it clears the penalty circle.

EJECTIONS, RED CARDS, YELLOW CARDS

If a player receives any yellow card, they must immediately sit out for a two minute period. The opposing team will then go on a two-minute “Power Play.”

1. Two yellow cards awarded to the same player in the same game constitute a red card.
2. A game shall consist of two 20-minute halves, separated by a five-minute halftime. The game clock shall run continuously.
   
   
3. Overtime will only occur in playoff matches.
4. If a playoff game should end in a tie, one, 10-minute period will be played. If the score is still tied after overtime, each team will attempt five penalty shots.
5. If the score is still tied after the three shots, the teams will continue to shoot, alternating one at a time, using the remaining players on the court until the tie is broken.
6. b.SCORING
   1. A goal may be scored from anywhere on the court.
   2. The ball must pass completely over the goal line.
   3. A goal may be scored directly from a kickoff, free-kick, or kick-in.
   4. c.SUBSTITUTIONS
      1. Substitutions may be made:
         1. During stoppage of play for goal kicks.
         2. On a team’s own kick-in.
         3. On the opposing team’s kick-in only if that team substitutes first.
         4. After a goal has been scored.
         5. Between halves.
         6. Substitutes must request permission from the official before entering the field.
         7. Injured players may be substituted at the discretion of the official, and the official will require that there be a substitute for a cautioned (yellow-carded) player.
         8. d.GOALKEEPER
            1. The goalkeeper may touch the ball with their hands inside their penalty area.
            2. Once the goalkeeper has control of the ball, they have six seconds to release it.
            3. Goalkeepers cannot punt the ball after being touched with hands. It must be a throw thereafter.
            4. If they do not release it in six seconds or punts the ball after touching it with their hands, it will be an indirect kick at the top of the penalty circle.
            5. The goalkeeper may not pick up the ball with their hands if a member of their team has intentionally passed or kick-in the ball to the goalkeeper. If he goalkeeper does, the ball will be places at the location of the infraction for an indirect kick.
            6. A throw from a goalie into the opposing team’s goal will not count unless it is touched by another person before the ball crosses the line.
            7. e.OUT OF BOUNDS
               1. Walls along the goal are in play
               2. Walls along the sidelines are out of play.
               3. Balls that hit the ceiling or ceiling lights will be considered a dead ball and an indirect kick from where the opposing player kicked the ball.
               4. f.RESTARTING PLAY
                  1. i.KICKOFF
                     1. The ball must be touched and must clearly move.
                     2. The ball does not have to move forward.
                     3. ii.KICK-IN
                        1. The ball must enter the field. If the ball does not fully cross the out-of-bounds line, the ball is not considered in play and will be re-kicked.
                        2. The player has five seconds to kick-in.
                        3. The ball must be completely stopped behind the line before being kicked-in.
                        4. The opposing team must give two yards for the kick-in.
                        5. The ball must touch another player before the player who kicked in the ball may contact it.
                        6. The ball may not be scored off a kick-in.
                        7. iii.FREE KICKS
                           1. Direct kicks allow the offensive team to score from the kick without contact by another player before scoring. Direct kicks include:
                              2. Free kicks as a result of a foul.
                              3. Penalty kicks.
                              4. Indirect kicks must have a contact by another player after the initial kicker’s contact and the ball being scored. Indirect kicks include:
                                 1. Kick-in kicks.
                                 2. Keeper holding the ball for more than 6 seconds.
                                 3. A pass back to the keeper’s handle.
                                 4. Direct free kick offenses occurring in the attacking penalty area will result in a penalty kick.
                                 5. Indirect free kick offenses which occur in the attacking penalty area are taken from the spot on the edge of the penalty area parallel to the goal line nearest to the infraction.
                                 6. Opposing players must stand three yards from the spot of the kick until the ball has been touched and moved, indicating the ball is in play.

A. Defintions

1. Points and Outs-Points are scored only by the serving side when it serves an ace or wins a rally. When the serving side loses a rally, it loses the serve. Losing the serve is called an "out" in singles and a "handout" in doubles.

2. Game-A game is won by the side first scoring 15 points.

3. Match-A match is won by the first side winning two games. It is necessary to win every game by two (2) points.

4. Short Line-The short line is midway between and is parallel with the front and back walls dividing the court into equal front and back courts.

5. Service Line-The service line is parallel with and located 5 feet in front of the short line.

6. Service Zone-The service zone is the space between the outer edges of the short and service lines.

7. Service Boxes-A service box is located at each end of the service zone by lines 18 inches from and parallel with each side wall.

8. Receiving Lines-Five feet back of the short line, vertical lines shall be marked on each side wall extending 3 inches from the floor.

B. Serves

1. Order - The player or side winning the toss becomes the first server and starts the first game, and the third game, if any.
2. Place - The server may serve from any place in the service zone. Stepping on the line (but not beyond it) is permitted. Server must remain in the service zone until the serviced ball passes the short line. Violations are called "foot faults".
3. Manner - A serve begins as the ball leaves the server's hand. The ball must bounce to the floor in the service zone and on the first bounce be struck by the server's racquet so that it hits the front wall first and on the rebound hits the floor back of the short line, either with or without touching one of the side walls.
4. Readiness - Serves shall not be made until the receiver is ready.

1. Server - At the beginning of each game in doubles, the order of service shall be agreed upon and shall be followed throughout the game. Only the first server serves the first time up and continues to serve first through the game. When the first server is out, the side is out. Thereafter both players on each side shall serve until a handout occurs. It is not necessary for the server to alternate serves to their opponents.
2. Partner's Positions - On each serve, the server's partner shall stand erect with his/her back to the side wall and with both feet on the floor within the service box until the served ball passes the short line. Violations are called "foot faults".

Defective Serves

1. Dead Ball Serve - A dead ball serve results in no penalty and the serve results in no penalty and server is given another serve without canceling a prior illegal serve.
2. Fault Serve - Two fault serves result in a sideout.
3. Out Servces - An out serve results in a sideout.

Dead Ball Serves

1. Hits Partner - Hits the server's partner on the rebound from the front wall while the server's partner is in the service box. Any serve that touches the floor before hitting the partner in the box is a short.
2. Screen Balls - Passes too close to the server or the server's partner and obstructs the view of the returning side. Any serve passing behind the server's partner and the side wall is an automatic screen.
3. Court Hinders - Hits any part of the court that under local rules is a dead ball.

Fault Serves are faults, and any two in succession result in a handout

1. Foot Faults - A foot fault is when the server leaves the service zone before the served ball passes the short line.
2. Short Serve - A short serve is any served ball that first hits the front wall and on rebound hits the floor in front of the back edge of the short line either with or without touching one side wall.
3. Three-Wall Serve - A three-wall serve is any ball served that first hits the front wall and on the rebound hits two side walls on the fly.
4. Ceiling Serve - A ceiling serve is any served ball that touches the ceiling after hitting the front wall either with or without touching one side wall.
5. Long Serve - A long serve is any served ball that first hits the front wall and rebounds to the back wall before touching the floor.
6. Out of Court Serve - Any ball going out of the court on the serve.

Out Serves

1. Bounces - Bouncing the ball more than three times while in the service zone before striking the ball. One bounce is counted each time the ball hits the floor within the service zone. Once the server is within the service zone and the receiver is ready, the ball may not be bounced anywhere but on the floor within the service zone. Accidental dropping of the ball counts as one bounce.
2. Missed Ball - Any attempt to strike the ball on the first bounce that results either in a total miss or in touching any part of the server's body other than their racquet.
3. Non-Front Service - Any served ball that strikes the server's partner, or the ceiling, floor or side wall, before striking the front wall.
4. Out-of-Order Serve - In doubles, when either partner serves out of order. Any points which may have been scored during an out-of-order serve will be automatically void with the score reverting to the score prior to the out-of-order serve.
5. Crotch Serve - If the served ball hits the crotch in the front wall it is considered the same as hitting the floor and is an out. A crotch serve into the back wall is good and in play.

Return of Services

1. Receiving Position - The receiver or receivers must stand at least 5 feet back of the line, as indicated by the 3 inch vertical line on each side wall, and cannot return the ball until it passes the short line. Any infraction results in a point for the server.
2. Defective Serve - To eliminate any misunderstanding the receiving side should not catch or touch a defectively served ball until it has touched the floor for the second time.
3. Fly Return - In making a fly return, no part of the receiver's body or racquet may enter into the service zone. A violation by a receiver results in a point for the server.
4. Legal Return - After the ball is legally served, one of the players on the receiving side must strike the ball with his racquet either on the fly or after the first bounce and before the ball touches the floor the second time to return the ball to the front wall either directly or after touching one or both side walls, the back wall or the ceiling, or any combination of those surfaces. A returned ball may not touch the floor before touching the front wall. It is legal to return the ball by striking the ball into the back wall first, then getting the front wall on the fly or after hitting the side wall or ceiling.
5. Failure to Return - The failure to return a serve results in a point for the server.

Changes of Serve

1. Handout - A server is entitled to continue serving until
2. Out Serve - He/She makes an out serve under Rule 6 or
3. Fault Serves - He/She makes two fault serves in succession under Rule 5 or
4. Hits Partner - He/She hits his/her partner with an attempted return before the ball touches the floor the second time.
5. Return Failure - Failure to keep the ball in play by returning
6. Avoidable Hinder - He/She or his/her partner commits an avoidable hinder described below.

Side-out

In Singles - Retiring the server retires the side.

In Doubles - The side is retired when both partners have been put out, except on the first serve as provided in rule IIB.1 of these rules.

1. Effect - When the server or the side loses the serve, the server or serving side shall become the receiver; and the receiving side, the serve; and so alternately in all subsequent services of the game.

C. Rallies

Each legal return after the serve is called a rally. Play during rallies shall be according to the following rules:

1. One or Both Hands - Only the head of the racquet may be used at any time to return the ball. The ball must be hit with the racquet in one or both hands. Switching hands to hit a ball is out. The use of any portion of the body is an out.
2. One Touch - In attempting returns, the ball may be touched only once by one player on the returning side. In doubles, both partners may swing at, but only one may hit the ball. Each violation of (A) or (B) results in a handout or point.

In Singles - In singles, if a player swings at but misses the ball in play, the player may repeat his/her attempts to return the ball until it touches the floor the second time.

In Doubles - In doubles, if one player swings at but misses the ball, both he/she and his/her partner may make further attempts to return the ball until it touches the floor the second time. Both partners on a side are entitled to an attempt to return the ball.

Hinders - In singles or doubles, if a player swings at but misses the ball in play, and in his/her partner's attempt again to play the ball there is an unintentional interference by an opponent it shall be a hinder.

1. Touching Ball - Except as provided in Rule 10, (A)(2), any touching of a ball before it touches the floor the second time by a player other than the one making a return is a point or out against the offending player.
2. Out of Court BallAfter Return - Any ball returned to the front wall which on the rebound or on the first bounce goes into the gallery or through any opening in a side wall shall be declared dead and the serve replayed.
3. No Return - Any ball not returned to the front wall, but which caroms off a player's racquet into the gallery or into any opening in a side wall either with or without touching the ceiling, side or back wall, shall be an out or point against the players failing to make the return.
4. Dry Ball - During the game and particularly on services every effort should be made to keep the ball dry. Deliberately wetting shall result in an out.
5. Broken Ball - If there is any suspicion that a ball has broken on the serve or during a rally, play shall continue until the end of the rally.
6. Play Stoppage

If a player loses a shoe or other equipment, or foreign objects enter the court, or any other outside interference occurs, the referee shall stop the play.

If a player loses control of his/her racquet, time should be called after the point has bee decided, providing the racquet does not strike an opponent or interfere with ensuing play.

D. Hinders- Hinders are of two types - "Dead ball" and "Avoidable". Dead ball hinders as described in this rule result in the point being replayed. Avoidable hinders are described in Rule 6.

1. Situations - When called by the referee, the following are dead ball hinders
2. Hitting Opponent - Any returned ball that touches an opponent on the fly before it returns to the front wall.
3. Body Contact - Any body contact with an opponent that interferes with seeing or returning the ball.
4. Screen Ball - Any ball rebounding from the front wall close to the body of a player on the side which just returned the ball, to interfere with or prevent the returning side from seeing the ball. See Rule IV(b).
5. Straddle Ball - A ball passing between the legs of a player on the side which just returned the ball, if there is no fair chance to see or return the ball.
6. Other Interference - Any other unintentional interference which prevents an opponent from having a fair chance to see or return the ball.