THE GAME OF THROWBALL SHOULD BE GOVERNED AND PLAYED

UNDER THE FOLLOWING RULES

RULE-1 AGE

i. Age group
a) Sub Junior : Boys & Girls Under 14 years of age on the last
date of the year i.e., 31st December

b) Junior : Boys & Girls Under 17 years of age on the last

date of the year i.e., 31st December

c) Senior : Boys & Girls Under 19 years of age on the last

date of the year i.e., 31st December

RULE-2 GROUND :

i. Play Field
a) Sub Junior : 15.30 Mtrs X 9.20 Mtrs.
b) Junior : 18.30 Mtrs X 12.20 Mtrs.
c) Senior : 18.30 Mtrs X 12.20 Mtrs.

ii. Boundary
The lines of all the four sides of the play field are known as the
boundaries AB, BC, CD, DA all the lines will be maximum of 5cms
thick and form the part of the play field.

iii. End Line

The parallel line marked, measuring 12.20 mtrs. is end line that is AB
& CD for Seniors, Juniors and 9.20 Mtrs. for Sub Juniors.

iv. Service Area

End line of the court i.e., anywhere from line AB or CD of their
respective court.

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 v. Box line, Box Zone
Box line shall be marked 1 mtr. each side of the court from the
centre of the court, no need to mark centre line. The area between
both the box line is called box zone.

vi. Substitute Area

It is near to the Referee stand & away from the side line (1 mt). Both
side by marking 15 cm dot line.

vii. Substitute Bench

It is between the side line and substitute area measuring
1mtr X 2 mtr

viii. Free Zone area

There shall be 3 mtrs. Free zone area all around the boundaries of
the play field (Fig.1)

RULE-3 : EQUIPMENTS

i. Pole
a) The poles die shall be in between 8 cms to 10 cms and the height
of pole shall measure from the playing surface. The poles should
be made of metal and must be painted in white colour.
b) The pole should be fixed in the ground exactly at the center of the
court with a distance of 0.50 mtrs. Away from the side lines of the
court on either side.
c) There should be metal pully on top of the pole to tie the net.

ii. Net
1) The net shall be made up of either cotton or nylon with the length
of 12.2 mtrs and 1 mtr width.
2) Size of the mesh (Square) shall be 10 cms X 10 cms
3) The thickness of the ribbon shall be 5 cms thick at the top and the
bottom of the net in full length size and cord runs through it to
support the net.

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 4) Net height from the centre
a. Sub-Junior - 2 Mts.
b. Junior - 2.10 Mts.
c. Senior - 2.30 Mts.

iii. The Ball

a) The ball must be spherical in shape and the outer side shall be
leather or Rubber.
b) The size of the ball shall be measured when inflated between
70 cms to 72 cms in circumference, and the ball weight should
be 400 grams to 450 grams.
c) Only balls marked with the official TFI logo will be allowed in
the tournaments. In case of unavailability of TFI balls then it
may be used with the approval of the technical committee and
the organizing committee. The ball may be changed only for
reasons of necessity if deflated or lost.

iv. Antenna
a) Antenna shall be fixed on either side of the net exactly on side
lines.
b) Two tapes of 5 cms width should be tied on the either side of the
net. The antenna shall be 1.80 Mtrs. Long with diameter of 10
mm & should be made of cane or fibre.
c) It should be projected 80cms above the net.

RULE-4 : PLAYERS
i. A Team shall consist of 9 players and 3 substitutions.
ii. A match shall not consider valid if there are less than 7 players in
either extra player‟s box.
iii. Any player can substitute among 12 players at any time during the
play.
iv. 5 Substitutions are maximum permitted per team per set.
v. Name of the players should be entered in the score sheet along with
their respective chest numbers before the

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 commencement of the match. Only players who have been entered in
the score sheet are eligible to play or substitute.
vi. Player must wear proper uniform bearing chest number from 1 to12
numbers and shall be printed with 20Cms X 10cms at back, and 5
Cms X 2.5 Cms at front side.
vii. Players must follow the rules and regulations as prescribed.
viii. A player violating the sportsmanship or rules and regulations. It will
be taken seriously on the report submitted by the referee and the
matter will be deal under Rule 10 by technical committee.

RULE-5 : HOW TO PLAY

i. The team wins the toss shall have the choice of the court or service
ii. There shall be 9 players in each side and must stand in the order of
position in the line as per standing order mentioned below.
Standing order :
1 ____________2 ___________3
4 ____________5 ___________6
7 ____________ 8 ___________9

After the starting of the game, the same rotation position must be
maintained throughout the set.
iii. The rotation of the position of players should be in “Z” form i.e.,
after the service change the player standing in No. 9 position will go
to No.1 position, No. 1 to No. 2 to No. 3 position and so on.
iv. After the set ends, service must be taken by a team of the opposite
side to that of the team who started the set.
v. The player standing in position No.9 shall make the position to serve
the ball from outside the end line.
vi. A player should serve the ball by palm within 5 seconds after the
whistle of the referee without touching the end line.
vii. The server should not enter the court before ball crosses the net.
viii. The ball shall be served using the palm and ball should not touch
any part of the body, by using any of the skill above the shoulder
level in one course of action.
ix. The player should serve or throw the ball to the opponent‟s court in
any one hand.
x. A player should serve or throw by using the
antenna limit during the service or in play.

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 xi. The ball must be thrown by the player from the shoulder and above
level only. Player receiving the ball at below over head level should
bring it to shoulder level and throw in course of one action only.
xii. A player can‟t take more than one step in a position. A player after
receiving the ball is permitted only one step forward or backward
after the jump.
xiii. A player may catch the ball with both hands but should return the
ball with one hand without touching any part of the body.
xiv. If a ball slipped or rebounds unintentionally from the hands of any
one player, another player can catch the ball and return to the
opposite court before the ball touches the ground. The same player
cannot catch the ball for the second time.
xv. A player while receiving or returning the ball to the opponent court,
no part of the body should touch the box line.
xvi. Shifting: Player shifting the ball from right side to left side or left
side to right side during play is called Shifting
xvii. Spot jump is allowed while throwing the ball to the opponent court
after stepping jump is not allowed.
xviii. Jump service is allowed. But player should not enter the court before
ball crossing the net.
xix. After receiving the ball if a player crosses the side line or end line
that is allowed.
xx. At the time of service the remaining players of both the team should
stand on their own position.
xxi. Change of position of players is allowed once the ball is released
from the servicing player hand. But the player should occupy their
original position once the rally is completed.
xxii. At the time of service carrying the ball below the hip level is not
allowed.
xxiii. During the play, a player can receive the ball even in the court/side
line or end line cross will be allowed,(but not out side free zone line).

RULE-6: FOULS
i. Juggling : Ball slipping in hands at the time of
receiving
ii. Double contact: Ball while in play received by a player which bounced
in his or her hands for two times is called double contact. When the
player receiving the ball on high over head is also double contact.

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 iii. Dead ball: Any ball that touches the ground in the free zone box is
called as Dead Ball and point will be given to opponent team.
iv. Ball in: Any ball that falls on the line is good whether in service or in
play.
v. Body Touch: While throwing/returning/receiving the ball should not
touch any part of the body.
vi. Delay: A player should not keep the ball not more than 3 seconds
and should not rest in the hands during the game.
vii. A ball rebounding or bouncing from the net can be received by
another player is not a foul but intentionally throwing the ball to the
net is a foul.
viii. If any obstacle, disturbance occurs while playing or serving and
referee feels the same, each has to consider common to both teams
and re-service shall be given.
ix. The service ball touches the net and antenna will be considered as
foul and side over should be given.
x. While in play the ball falls on the box line is foul.
xi. Movement: After receiving the ball, if a player takes one step forward
or backward is considered as good, player should not take more than
one step is foul.
xii. Clash: Catching the ball simultaneously by two or more players is a
clashing and it is a foul.
xiii. Ball failing in BOX Zone is foul
xiv. Jump and receiving the ball is not allowed. But jump and throwing
the ball is allowed.

RULE-7 SCORING
i. Each set of match is consisting of 15 points
ii. In the best of 5 sets if both teams won 2 sets each on the 5th
deciding set the court has to change on 8th point with the same
rotation order.
iii. In the best of 3 sets if both teams won 1 set each on the 3rd deciding
set the court has to change on 8th point with the same rotation order.
iv. A match is won by the team that gains 2nd sets out of 3 sets, that
gains 3 sets out of 5 sets in accordance with the need of the
organizing committee.
v. In case of 14 all, the play is continued until two congestive points
lead gained by a team.

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 vi. After 16 all, the team scoring the 17th points wins the set with only
one point of lead.

RULE-8 SUBSTITUTIONS
i. Substitution is the act by which the referee authorizes the player to
leave the court and another player to occupy the same order
position.
ii. Substitution must be done from the specified substitution area with
the permission of the referee and umpire.
iii. Five substitutions is maximum permitted per team per set.
iv. Substitution will be allowed when the ball is dead.
v. A player can be re-substituted in the same set.
vi. No substitution in 9th position (service Position).
vii. After the five substitutions, if any player got hurt/injury the
remaining players have to continue up to 7 players.

RULE-9 TIME OUT

i. Each team may call for time-outs in a set at any time for rest and
discussion.
ii. Duration of every time out will be of 30 seconds
iii. Coach may call for time out. In the absence of coach, captain may
call for it.
iv. To demand time out authorized person (as per rule 9 (iii) showing
signal to the referee then referee will allow for time out.
v. During the time out players are not allowed to leave the ground
without permission of the referee.
vi. Referee may call official/ technical time out if required.
vii. The time out will be allowed when the ball is dead.
viii. There are two time out‟s for officials during each set.

RULE -10 MIS CONDUCT

i. Persistently addressing the officials in regard to the decision
ii. Making derogatory remarks about the officials
iii. Act derogatory or unpleasant action leading to influence their
decision.
iv. Make personal or derogatory remarks to the opponents.
v. Pointing out by a player for demanding decision, to the referee or
umpire.

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 vi. No coaching from outside ordains, Substitute players, and other
officials.
vii. Leaving the court without permission of the referee, umpire during
the play and during time-out is considered as mis conduct.
viii. No player shall appeal the referee during the course of play except
the captain.
ix. Player shall not disturb other player by unnecessary shouting during
the play.
x. Rule violating, talking, uneven jumping, leading to injuries to the
opponent players and officials.
xi. Deliberate coaching during the game by team mates from outside of
the court is not allowed.
xii. Doping (Drugs) by player and officials will not be permitted and will
not be allowed to take part in the matches & tournaments also.

RULE-11 : PUNISHMENT
i. If any kind of misconduct as mentioned under rule 10 is exhibited by
managers, coaches any players shall be punished as under.
a) Will be debarred from the set, match or tournament
b) Players and officials may be banned to participate for unlimited
period.
c) During the set/game if miss conduct occurs by officials and
players, referee will deal the matter by showing yellow and red
card as he deems applicable.
d) Yellow card- participant/s who is violating the rules and
misconducts, during the game shall be warned with the yellow
card as warning.
e) Red card-Participant/s who is committing the mistake repeatedly,
violating the rule 10 and exhibit any type of mis behavior which is
not tolerable will be shown red card and will not be allowed to
participate in same match and also for another one official match
next to this one.
f) While gross violation of sportsmanship the referee has the power
to warn, declare technical point to the opponent team or disqualify
from particular set or the match.

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RULE-12 : PROTEST
No protests will be entertained on referee‟s decision.
i. Protest will be referred to the technical committee if there are other
factors, a protest will be accepted when lodged by the manager,
coach or captain of the team with in an hour after the game with a
fee prescribed by the organizer.
ii. The protest fee is not refundable in any case

RULE-13 : MATCH OFFICIALS

There shall be 6 match officials as one referee and one umpire, one
scorer and one assistant scorer, two lines man. The referee board
chairman will depute the officials for every match.

i. Officials Uniform and Equipments

a) Officials shall act only in the specified uniform and essential
equipments.
b) Specified Uniform.
c) Specified Equipments.
 Each officials must have one whistle, one set of indicator cards
(YELLOW AND RED), A pen and A packet dairy.
 Size of the cards shall be 5 X 8 cms and rectangular shape.

ii. Duties of the referee

a) Referees shall be solely responsible for conducting the match with
assistance from other officials.

b) Checkup with the help of other match officials before

commencement of the match, about the condition of the court,
poles, net, balls etc., and observe all players or participants of
that particular match.
c) Referee shall call both captains for toss of the coin and decide the
service side or the court as per decision of the toss winning
captain.
d) Giving signal according to the fouls .
e) Announce the substitutions and replacement of
players.

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 f) Announce the time-out taken by the team.
g) Declare the match result.
h) Give decision according to the Rules of the play till the game ends.
i) The referee will deal all disputes during the course of the game/
his power continues from the start of the game to the end of the
game.
iii. Duties of Umpire
a) Umpire will assist the referee. The decision of referee will be final.
b) Checkup the rotation order at start and during the play.
c) Checkup the chest numbers and observe the rotation orders, if
rotation is not followed he should inform the referee.
d) He/She shall conduct the match and give assistance to the referee
according to the rules of the play till the game is over.
e) Umpire shall also observe the ball in or out on the respective side
line.
f) Umpire can also give signal for time-out and substitution.

iv. Duties of Scorer and Assistant Scorer :

a) The scorer should check sheet and ensure the entry of the name of
players with the chest number.
b) All the points scored should be announced and enter in their
respective side on the score sheet.
c) Complete the score sheet and get it duly signed by the captain.
Referee and umpire.
d) Time-out substitution warning and punishment exercised by the
referee clearly entered in the score sheet.
e) Assistant scorer will assist the score in all scorers duties.
f) Assistant scorer will be maintain the open score board.
g) Keep and note in the score sheet at beginning and end, time outs,
substitutions, the teams scoring the first points in the game. Extra
points awarded by the referee.

v. Duties of the lines men :

a) There will be two lines men in a match.

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 b) The lines men on each end of the court shall observe the ball in or
out of the respective end lines and sidelines of the field. Only if the
referee needs they can indicate their observations.

RULE-14 : KIT OF THE PLAYERS

The players shall wear a jersey, half pant or skirt and sports shoes
(Little without heels) in rubber or leather. It is forbidden player to
wear headgear or any articles like jewels, pins, etc., and all metallic
objects which cause injury during the play.

RULE -15 : ABANDONED OF THE MATCH

i) In case of failure of light heavy rains or any natural calamities or
disturbances in such cases if a match may not be completed, after
3 hours such match shall be replayed.
ii) The temporary suspended set shall be continued with the same
score.
iii) The temporary suspension the player will not leave their respective
court without the permission of the referee.
iv) The period the temporary suspension shall not exceed more than
3 hours.
v) During the temporary suspension the player will not leave their
respective court without the permission of the referee.
vi) Before executing the decision the referee must consult with the
organizing committee, technical committee.
vii) Same match officials will supervise the abandoned match.
viii)Same players should play the abandoned match.
ix) In case same match officials are not available to supervise the
abandoned match due to any reason the chief referee or the
referee‟s board have the power to change and depute another
officials.

Technical Committee
i) Technical Committee will be formed by the TFI

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 ii) The technical committee or jury of appeal will consider the
seriousness of the remarks of offense reported by match referee /
match officials and impose the punishments.
iii) The technical committee will check all the paper documents and
eligibility forms of the player in sub-junior, junior and senior
tournaments
iv) The technical committee will check the ground markings, net height,
balls, scorer table and observe all official matches.
v) v) Draw the fixtures of the tournament.

REFEREES BOARD
Referees board will be formed by the TFI. It consists of 5 members with
secretary General as Ex-Official member. The board will keep the panel
of referees up to date and referee‟s boards will depute officials and
appoint a chief referee for the particular tournament.

All referees must wear uniform prescribed by Throwball federation of

India, during the official game. The board will conduct referee‟s clinic
and examination, theoretical and practical with the permission of TFI,
when or if required.
There will be three grades for the referee according to their qualification
Education Qualification : D.P.Ed, B.P.Ed, M.P.Ed, (P.E.T , P.E.I , P.E.D)
1) Grade A : National and International matches
2) Grade B : State and university level matches
3) Grade C : District and below district level matches

OFFICIAL TERMS
1. Point - Scoring.
2. Side Out - Change of service.
3. Net Service - Service touching net.
4. Time out - Allowable pause for rest or substitution.
5. Outside the antenna- Service passing outside net markers or
Touching the antenna.
6. Dead ball - After „point‟ side out of other decisions

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 temporarily suspending the game.
7. Out - Ball touching ground outside the court.
8. Good - Ball striking ground in court.
9. Double contact - Ball touching a player two times or rolling
long a part of his body.
10. Juggling - Ball slipping in hands at the time of receiving.
11. Wrist touch - For throwing the ball taking holding with wrist
Support.
12. Ball carry - Ball lifted palm facing upwards.
13. Line crossing - Box zone line crossing, serves line crossing.
14. Clash - catching the ball simultaneously by more
then one player.
15. Line touch - At the time of service server touches end
Lines.
16. Movement - Player should take the more than one step is
Foul.
17. Shifting - Player shifting the ball from right side to left
side or left side to right side.
18. Delay - Ball holds for more than 3 seconds at Rally
Time, service time after whistle ball holds
for more than 5 seconds.

The Serving team wins a point when:

1. The ball touches the ground inside the opponents court.
2. Opponent holds or lifts the ball with palm upwards.
3. Opponents hold the ball more than 3 seconds (delay).
4. The ball has touched the opponents body.
5. An opponent touches the ball two consecutive times.
6. An opponent touches Box Zone or line.
7. A return ball crosses or touches the net outside the antenna
determining the width of the court.
8. An opponent player fails to send the ball at shoulder level.
9. An opponent player taking wrist support for sending the ball.
10. Ball Zigling in the opponent player hands at the time of holding.
11. A return ball goes out of court, passes under the net, touches an
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 12. An opponent receives a personal warning.
13. After warning from the referees have received by their manager,
coaches or players, deliberately coaches during the game.
14. Opponents delay the game in a persistent manner.
15. Opponents illegally replace a player.
16. Opponents prolong the interruption of the game for more than half a
minute.
17. Player shifting the ball.
18. Server at the time of service after the referee blows the whistle
server dribbling the ball on the ground.
19. Server takes more than 5 seconds for service after the referee‟s
whistle.

Point System
1. 1st Place in Team Championship : 10 Points
2. 2nd Place in Team Championship : 6 Points
3. 3rd Place in Team Championship : 3 Points

Modal of Fixtures

1. League-Cum-Knock-Out Tournament : Four Groups A,B,C & D

Group A Group B Group C Group D
Team 1 Team 1 Team 1 Team 1
Team 2 Team 2 Team 2 Team 2
Team 3 Team 3 Team 3 Team 3
Team 4 Team 4 Team 4 Team 4
Team 5 Team 5 Team 5 Team 5
Team 6 Team 6 Team 6 Team 6
Team 7 Team 7 Team 7 Team 7
Team 8 Team 8 Team 8 Team 8
Team 9 Team 9 Team 9 Team 9

Group – A Group - B

1-2 1-2

1-3,2-3 1-3,2-3

1 - 4, 2 - 4, 3 - 4 1 - 4, 2 - 4, 3 - 4

1 - 5, 2 - 5, 3 - 5, 4 -5 1 - 5, 2 - 5, 3 - 5, 4 -5

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1 - 6, 2 - 6, 3 - 6, 4 -6, 5 -6 1 - 6, 2 - 6, 3 - 6, 4 -6, 5 -6

1 - 7, 2 - 7, 3 - 7, 4 -7, 5 -7, 6 - 7 1 - 7, 2 - 7, 3 - 7, 4 -7, 5 -7, 6 - 7

1 - 8, 2 - 8, 3 - 8, 4 -8, 5 -8, 6 - 8, 7 - 8 1 - 8, 2 - 8, 3 - 8, 4 -8, 5 -8, 6 - 8, 7 - 8

1 - 9, 2 - 9, 3 - 9, 4 -9, 5 -9, 6 - 9, 7 - 9 , 8 - 9 1 - 9, 2 - 9, 3 - 9, 4 -9, 5 -9, 6 - 9, 7 - 9 , 8 - 9

Group – C Group - D

1-2 1-2

1-3, 2-3 1-3,2-3

1 - 4, 2 - 4, 3 - 4 1 - 4, 2 - 4, 3 - 4

1 - 5, 2 - 5, 3 - 5, 4 -5 1 - 5, 2 - 5, 3 - 5, 4 -5

1 - 6, 2 - 6, 3 - 6, 4 -6, 5 -6 1 - 6, 2 - 6, 3 - 6, 4 -6, 5 -6

1 - 7, 2 - 7, 3 - 7, 4 -7, 5 -7, 6 - 7 1 - 7, 2 - 7, 3 - 7, 4 -7, 5 -7, 6 - 7

1 - 8, 2 - 8, 3 - 8, 4 -8, 5 -8, 6 - 8, 7 - 8 1 - 8, 2 - 8, 3 - 8, 4 -8, 5 -8, 6 - 8, 7 - 8

1 - 9, 2 - 9, 3 - 9, 4 -9, 5 -9, 6 - 9, 7 - 9 , 8 - 9 1 - 9, 2 - 9, 3 - 9, 4 -9, 5 -9, 6 - 9, 7 - 9 , 8 - 9

Quarter Finals

1. Group - A (W) - Group - C (R) - W

2. Group - D (W) - Group - B (R) - X
3. Group - C (W) - Group - A (R) - Y
4. Group - B (W) - Group - D (R) - Z

Semi Finals

1. W - X - J
2. Y - Z - S

Third – Placed Groups

Losers in between W - X , Y - Z

Final

1. J - S

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 THROWBALL FEDERATION OF INDIA SCORE SHEET
Affiliated with : World Throwball Federation & Asian Throwball Association
Recognized by Ministry of Sports & Youth Affairs, Govt. of India & Indian Olympic Association
Name of the tournament : ____________________________________ Organized by: _________________________________ Match
between A _____________________________ V/s B ___________________________ Pool/ Match ____________ Date: ____________
Time: _______ Ground: _____________ Toss won by : _______________________ Choice: ____________________ (Service / Court )

Warnings Substitution & Time outs Warnings

Sl. Chest Sl. Chest
Players Name Y R TEAM-A TEAM-B Players Name Y R
No No. No No.
Set I II III IV V Set I II III IV V
1 In In 1
2 2
3 3
4 Out Out 4
5 5
6 6
7 Time Time 7
out out
8 8
9 Official Official 9
10 time time 10
11 out out 11
12 12
Name of manager with Signature : _______________________________ Name of manager with Signature : _______________________________
Name of Coach with Signature : ___________________________________ Name of Coach with Signature : ___________________________________
Name of the Referee with Signature : ______________________________ Name of the Umpire with Signature : _______________________________
Name of the Lines men with Signature : 1) _____________2) ___________ Name of the Scorer with Signature : ________________________________

Points I Set Points II Set Points III Set Points IV Set Points V Set
Team
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Signature of Captain Team A : _________________________________ Signature of Captain Team B : _________________________________
Match Result : Team Won by : _________________________________ Signature of Referee : _________________________________

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