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What changes the result

The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.

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The game

  1. How does a wheelchair rugby game start?A game is four 8-minute periods on a stopping clock, with 3-minute overtimes if tied.

Violations

  1. How do you carry the ball in wheelchair rugby?The ball may be passed, batted, bounced or carried on the lap, with three quarters visible, but never kicked.
  2. What is the 40 second rule in wheelchair rugby?A team in possession has 40 seconds to score and 12 seconds to get the ball out of its backcourt.

Fouls

  1. What is the penalty for a foul in wheelchair rugby?A common foul is an illegal action in a real attempt to play.
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