The Basic Rules of Play

WP 1 DURATION OF THE GAME
WP 11.1 The duration of the game shall be four periods each of seven minutes actual play. Time shall commence at the start of each period when a player touches the ball. At all signals for stoppages, the recording watch shall be stopped until the ball is put back into play by the ball leaving the hand of the player taking the appropriate throw or when the ball is touched by a player following a neutral throw.
WP 11.2 There shall be a two minute interval between periods. The teams, including the players, coaches and officials, shall change ends before starting the third period and the second period of any extra time.
WP 11.3 Should the scores be level at full time in any game for which a definite result is required, any continuation into extra time shall be after an interval of five minutes. There shall then be played two periods each of three minutes actual play with an interval of one minute for the teams to change ends. If at the end of the first two periods of extra time the score is equal, there shall be an interval of one minute. A third, final period of extra time shall begin and the game shall end when a goal is scored.
WP 11.4 Any visible clock shall show the time in a descending manner (that is, to show the time remaining in a period) except during any third period of extra time.

WP 2 TIMEOUTS
WP 12.1 Each team shall be entitled to two timeouts in any game, including any extra time. The duration of the timeout shall be one minute. A timeout may be requested at any time by the coach of the team in possession of the ball calling �timeout� and signalling to the secretary or referee with the hands forming a T-shape. If a timeout is requested, the secretary or referee shall immediately stop the game by whistle.

WP 3 THE START OF PLAY
WP 13.1 Before the start of the game and in the presence of the referees, the captains shall toss a coin, the winner to have the choice of ends.
WP 13.2 At the start of each period, the players shall take up positions on their respective goal lines, about one metre apart and at least one metre from the goal posts. Not more than two players shall be allowed between the goal posts. No part of a player�s body shall be beyond the goal line at water level.
WP 13.3 When the referees are satisfied that the teams are ready, a referee shall blow the whistle to start and then release or throw the ball into play on the half distance line.
WP 13.4 If the ball is released or thrown giving one team a definite advantage, the referee shall call for the ball and award a neutral throw on the half distance line.

WP 4 METHOD OF SCORING
WP 14.1 A goal shall be scored when the entire ball has passed fully over the goal line, between the goal posts and underneath the crossbar.
WP 14.2 A goal may be scored from anywhere within the field of play; except that the goal keeper shall not be permitted to go or touch the ball beyond the half distance line.
WP 14.3 A goal may be scored by any part of the body except the clenched fist. A goal may be scored by dribbling the ball into the goal. At the start or any restart of the game, at least two players (of either team but excluding the defending goalkeeper) must intentionally play or touch the ball except at the taking of: (a) a penalty throw; (b) a free throw thrown by a player into his own goal; (c) an immediate shot from a goal throw; or (d) an immediate shot from a free throw awarded outside 7 metres. [Notes. A goal may be scored by a player immediately shooting from outside 7 metres after his team has been awarded a free throw for a foul committed outside 7 metres. If the player puts the ball into play, a goal can then only be scored if the ball has been intentionally touched by another player, other than the defending goalkeeper. If at the award of a foul the ball is closer to the defending team�s goal, a goal may be scored under this Rule if the ball is returned without delay to the place where the foul was committed and the shot is then immediately made from that position. A goal may not be scored under this Rule direct from the restart following: (a) a timeout (b) a goal (c) an injury, including bleeding (d) the replacement of a cap (e) the referee calling for the ball (f) the ball leaving the field of play (g) any other delay.]

WP 5 GOAL THROWS
WP 16.1 A goal throw shall be awarded: (a) when the entire ball has passed fully over the goal line excluding between the goal posts and underneath the crossbar, having last been played or touched by a player of the attacking team; (b) when the entire ball has passed fully over the goal line between the goal posts and underneath the crossbar, or strikes the goal posts, crossbar or the defending goalkeeper direct from: (i) a free throw awarded inside 7 metres; (ii) a free throw awarded outside 7 metres not taken immediately; (iii) a goal throw not taken immediately; (iv) a corner throw. of the defending team.

WP 6 ORDINARY FOULS
WP 20.1 It shall be an ordinary foul to commit any of the following offences (WP 20.2 to WP 20.18), which shall be punished by the award of a free throw to the opposing team. [Note. The referees must award ordinary fouls in accordance with the Rules to enable the attacking team to develop an advantage situation. However, the referees must have regard to the special circumstance of WP 7.3 (Advantage).]
WP 20.2 To advance beyond the goal line at the start of a period, before the referee has given the signal to start. The free throw shall be taken from the location of the ball or, if the ball has not been released into the field of play, from the half distance line.
WP 20.3 To assist a player at the start of a period or at any other time during the game.
WP 20.4 To hold on to or push off from the goal posts or their fixtures, to hold on to or push off from the sides or ends of the pool during actual play or to hold on to the rails except at the start of a period.

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