1) A team wins or loses consistently
2) Two teams play competitive games that end too quickly (8 minutes or less) or that take too long ( 12 minutes or more).
3) A team wins or loses by a wide margin.
Groups that are new to the game may use the following guidelines to determine a starting handicap rating and adjust later as needed:
5 Handicap = below average size, strength and/or skill.
6 handicap = average size strength and/or skill.
7 Handicap = above average size strength and/or skill.
As a team improves it's ability to play the game, It's handicap will go up. Therefore, the greater the ability, the greater the handicap rating. Handicap adjustments are usually made in 6 inch increments.