KR20100092496A - Game playing equipment and method - Google Patents

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention described herein relate to sports game play procedures and rules, game stadiums, and / or equipment used for sports games. The game play method includes a face off procedure, by placing the ball between the shoulder blades of each of the two players of the opposing team, and when given a signal, each player competing for the ball. The game play stick can be formed using a hollow tubular handle 12 having a lower 14 and an upper end 13, the handle can be connected to the base 100 on the lower end, and the upper end of the handle May be connected to the ball receiving area 16.

Description

GAME PLAYING EQUIPMENT AND METHOD}

Embodiments of the present invention relate to game playing equipment, a game playing method and arenas for playing games. In particular, embodiments of the present invention relate to game team match games and sports and equipment, and stadiums used for such games and sports.

Cross References Related to Patent Applications

This application claims the benefit of US patent application Ser. No. 12 / 166,277, filed Jul. 1, 2008, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

The entire contents of US Provisional Application No. 60 / 991,667, filed November 30, 2007, are also incorporated herein by reference.

 Since similarities, people have been involved in various types of sports in fun, competition, and business. Sports from hockey to golf have been developed with certain games, rules and procedures, equipment, and game playing areas or arenas in some games.

Embodiments of the invention described herein relate to sports game play rule procedures and game equipment used for game arenas and / or sports games. While embodiments are described herein in connection with sports games that require specific game sticks and ball equipment, in particular game play rules and procedures and specific game venues, other embodiments may individually implement one or more specific equipment implementations. Examples, game rules and procedures embodiments and / or game venues, or in combination with other suitable equipment, rules, procedures and stadium configurations, may be employed without departing from the scope of the present invention. As such, embodiments of the present invention, as described herein (including but not limited to equipment, rules, procedures, and stadium configuration), include individual components of sports games, as well as various of these components. It's also about union.

For example, while the game equipment described herein can be used in designated arenas, such as, but not limited to, the stadium described herein, game equipment can also be used without the stadium configuration described herein, However, it can instead be used in open plazas, oceans, parks and other suitable spaces that are open. Similarly, the game playing rules and procedures described herein can be used with the equipment and stadium described herein, or with other suitable equipment and play areas. In addition, the stadium configurations configured herein may be used in combination with the game play equipment, rules and procedures described herein, or other suitable game play equipment, rules and procedures. What is described herein is intended to describe example embodiments and is not intended to be limiting.

In an example embodiment, the game is a game between up to ten players, and only four players from each team can be on the playing surface at a given time. The game proceeds to a game play stick, which is used to catch and throw the ball (pass and shoot). In general, a game is played by throwing a ball to other members of his team, moving the ball towards or through the goalpost located at or near the end of the opponent's team in the stadium and at or near the end of the stadium. To proceed. Predetermined score values are awarded when the team successfully moves the ball into or through the appropriate goal. When a player owns a ball and is located in specific zones of a defined arena, the player cannot run. If the player runs when the player receives the ball, the player stops running as soon as possible, or within a predetermined number of steps or at a distance away from the receiving position.

The team with the highest score wins. In one example, scores are scored by shooting the ball through circular goals that are positioned high into the air at each end of the arena, as described in more detail below. In an example embodiment, each goal has a value of a predetermined score value, for example, the following conditions: i) Goals scored by “hot-player” (defined below) A bonus value equal to, but not limited to, one or more additional points, and ii) any goal scored as a result of a shot originating from the “wing areas” of the playing field is one or more additional points, including but not limited to Value of the bonus), and if one of them does not occur, for example, a value of (but not limited to) one point.

The game play equipment can be a tubular stick structure having a handle, a base, and a ball catching region. The tubular handle has a diameter and a length for holding one or more balls. The base of the stick may be sealed or otherwise configured to a size or shape such that the balls do not fall to the ground. The catching end can be opened by cleaving from about half the length of the stick to the end of the stick. At the catch end, the stick may be semicircular.

1 is a front view of a player holding a game play stick and a ball thrown by the player.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the game play stick shown in FIG. 1.
3 is a cross-sectional view of the game play stick of FIGS. 1 and 2.
4 is a perspective view of a stadium that can be used for team sports.
FIG. 5 is a top-down, cross-sectional view of the playing field of FIG. 4 from the top down.
6 is a flowchart of a face-off method of starting a team sport.

Embodiments of the present invention relate to athletic sports, including team games and individual games associated with sports, equipment and venues that can be used in embodiments of sports. Team games may proceed, as shown in FIG. 1, so that each player can use the game play stick 10 to throw and receive the ball 18. The athletic competition may proceed to game sticks as shown and described with respect to FIGS. 2 and 3, in a stadium as shown and described with respect to FIGS. 4 and 5.

In the embodiments of FIGS. 2 and 3, the game play stick 10 is formed of a unitary tubular structure, which generally consists of a cylindrical tube, the cylindrical tube having a ball handling region 16. Is open at at least one end to form) and is closed or otherwise defined at a second end that prevents the ball from passing through the end. The second end of the tubular structure forms a handle 12. Various structures are, for example, narrow tubular structures, such as but not limited to, balls from exiting through the second ends of the tubular structures, and tubular structures may be rectangular or oval, such as nets or yarns (such as structures). seal).

As shown in FIG. 2, the game play stick 10 may have a tubular structure having a handle 12 and a ball handling area 16. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the game play stick 10 of FIG. 2. In the cross section, a hollow handle is configured to receive and / or hold one or more balls 18. The lower end 14 of the handle is sealed, otherwise dimensioned or shaped such that the ball cannot exit through the lower end 14. The upper end 13 of the handle can extend into the ball handling area 16 or can be connected to the ball handling area 16. The ball handling area 16 may have curved edges, and the ball handling area may form a tubular member having a diameter greater than the diameter of the handle 12. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the ball handling area 16 is shown having an angle A of the handle 12. Another embodiment of the tubular structure is straight and may be angleless. In other embodiments, game play stick 10 may be formed of a plurality of tubular structures that are connected.

In the embodiment of FIG. 3, a game play stick 10 is shown having a tubular handle 12 with a hollow tube extending the entire length of the handle. In other embodiments, the hollow tube of the handle 12 may extend less than the full length of the handle 12. 3 shows the tubular structure of the handle 12 holding at least three balls 18. In other embodiments, the handle 12 can hold more or less than three balls 18. Balls 18 may enter the handle through an opening in the tubular structure with ball catching region 16.

In one embodiment of the invention, the balls are spherical and may be formed with a diameter of about 30 to 50 millimeters. In one preferred embodiment, the ball may have a diameter of 48 millimeters in the range of 35 to 50 millimeters. When the ball is dropped at a height of 1 meter on a hard surface at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, it can be made and constructed of a material that allows the ball to bounce to a height of about 40 to 50 centimeters. In other embodiments, other projections may be used, such as other balls of other suitable material, shape, and size.

In the above equipment, the ball 18 and game play stick 10 can be used in a variety of games to throw the ball. In one embodiment, the equipment can be used to play games in any suitable game playing area or arena. In another embodiment, the equipment may be used in the stadium 20 as shown in FIG.

Embodiments of the present invention may include a stadium 20, in which the game may be played, the game playing game play sticks 10 and one or more balls, as described above. In use, one or more players (eg, two or more teams of players) are required. Other embodiments include a stadium as described herein, for example, where other types of game equipment, balls, catching and throwing devices were used. Described below with respect to FIGS. 4 and 5 is limited to stadiums and team sports games that can play in such stadiums that require game playing sticks and balls as described above. Examples are missing.

The playing field 20 may be defined as a playing surface and walls surrounding the playing surface. The stadium may have end walls and side walls extending from the playing surface. The side walls may be curved walls extending from the playing surface. The goalpost may be located at or near the distal wall. A passage located at or near the end walls may allow players to enter or exit the center playing surface.

In one embodiment of the invention, the playing surface of the stadium 20 is generally flat and may be the floor of the stadium 20. The playing surface may have length and width dimensions, and may have at least one wall attached to each of the four sides of the bottom or otherwise extending from each of the four sides. In one embodiment, the playing surface may be generally rectangular. The playing surface may have markings representing various regions and areas. In an exemplary embodiment, the playing surface may be about 50 meters long and about 20 meters wide. In further example embodiments, the playing surface may have a ceiling height over a playing surface range of about 40 to about 60 meters and a width range of about 15 to about 25 meters. The playing surface may be composed of any suitable material that allows the player to jump and the ball to bounce.

In one embodiment, the arena comprises curved sidewalls that extend laterally and outwardly from each side of the width dimension of the floor. Curvature of the sidewalls may allow the player to climb over and jump over at least one sidewall portion. In one embodiment, the curved sidewall may be formed elliptical. The curved sidewalls can be raised to a height of about 5 meters in the widest portion of the stadium 20 and gradually extended outward. In other embodiments, the height of the curved sidewall can range from about 4 to 8 meters. Other embodiments may have other suitable sidewall heights. After reaching the widest area point, the curved side can rise higher and bend back towards the top of the stadium. In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the curved sidewalls may connect the playing surface to a loop. In one embodiment, the width of the curved sidewall may be about 8 meters with a range of about 6 to 10 meters.

In one embodiment of the invention, the end walls may extend up from or near each end of the length dimension of the arena 20. Each end wall may have at least one opening or passageway through which players enter / go from / to the playing surface. The openings for players can be located at the playing surface height of the playing field. In other embodiments, the end wall may be connected to the curved sidewalls of the arena 20, or in other embodiments, the entire structure of the end walls and the sidewalls may be formed in a unitary body. At least one goalpost 22 may be provided on or near each end wall.

In one embodiment of the present invention, two goal posts may be arranged in the arena 20, but on each end wall on opposite ends spaced apart by long dimensions from each other on the playing surface. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, each goal 22 may be an opening in the distal wall. An example goalpost may be a round opening in the distal wall that may reach 2 meters in diameter through which the ball 16 may pass. In other embodiments, each goal 22 may be a ring located on or near the distal wall through which the ball 16 may pass. In other embodiments, the armature 22 may be an opening, receptacle, hoop, or other suitable structure having any suitable shape, including but not limited to, rectangular, elliptical, hexagonal, or parallelogram. In or through these, the ball 16 can be received or passed through.

The roof and each wall of the arena 20 may be comprised of any suitable material, such as, but not limited to, transparent (including partially transparent) polycarbonate or other transparent material. In other embodiments, the floor may be constructed from the same materials as the walls or other suitable materials.

The stadium 20 may be used for various game playing methods and procedures. Described herein are example embodiments of game play methods and stadium configurations. The purpose of an example game may be to score the most points. Scores may be scored when the ball passes through the goal posts of the state teams. In one embodiment, players can pass the ball to team members to move the ball closer to or into the goal.

The game playing surface may be marked with lines, shapes or other visual indications that may indicate areas, passageways or other important areas in certain game embodiments. An example embodiment of a marking on a game playing surface, and games using such marking are described below with respect to FIGS. 4 and 5. However, other embodiments may employ other suitable markings and games.

Markings including lines can be used to divide the playing surface. The game playing surface of one embodiment may be divided into two halves, using marking, for example splitting line, also referred to as center line 46. Center line 46 extends across the width dimension of the playing surface near the center of the playing surface. In an example embodiment, during the game, each half of play may be defended by one of the two teams each. In one embodiment, a defensive area is assigned to an area where a team can defend its goal, near each goal. The area near each goal may be referred to as the defensive area 38 designated by the dividing line, also referred to as defensive line 40. Each defensive line 40 extends across at least a portion of the width dimension of the playing surface and is located between the center line 46 and each goal 22. Each defensive line 40 has a right end point and a left end point on respective right and left region lines 48. Another set of lines is used to mark the play surface so that opposite end points of the defensive line are connected to form an X shape on the playing surface. The set of lines may be referred to as wedge lines 44. Each center region surrounded by two wedge lines 44 and defensive line 40 may be triangular in shape and may be referred to as wedge 32. Regional lines 48 may extend parallel to the length dimension of the playing surface and may be located on the right outer side and the left outer side of the width dimension of the playing surface.

In an exemplary embodiment, center line 46 may be a solid red line that is about 8 centimeters thick, and may span the width of the arena. In another embodiment, center line 46 may have two different markings, for example, open circles, but not limited to, may be referred to as break points. In one embodiment, the two break points may be points that are about 0.5 meters in diameter, about 5 meters away from the center of the playing surface. In one example embodiment, the line forming the break points may be about 3 centimeters thick.

Each defensive line 40 may be a solid line, for example a red line, with any suitable color parallel to the center line 46. Each defensive line 40 may be located about 8 meters away from each end of the arena 20, and may be connected to local lines 48 at each end. The defensive line can additionally be marked with two blacks formed of other markings, for example spots. Black spots can be used as a location to restart the game after a penalty. The area between the defensive line 40 and the nearest goal 22 may be referred to as defensive area 38. In one embodiment, players may not be able to throw from the nearest goal, while standing in the defensive area.

In an example embodiment, the playing surface may have two wedge lines 44, which may be about 3 centimeters thick, ending at a location on defensive lines 40. The wedge lines can be crossed at each other by being connected at a center marking 34 opposite the ends of the defensive lines described above. The cross wedge lines described in the above embodiments can create various regions.

In an example embodiment, wedge lines 44 may form wedge 32. Wedge 32 may be an area on the playing surface that extends from the center of the playing surface to the ends of the wedge lines 44. In the figure, the wedge 32 may have a triangular shape. However, in other embodiments, wedge lines 44 and wedges 32 may be modified to form any suitable shape.

In one embodiment, local lines 48 may define a boundary line, at which the generally flat bottom of the playing surface is curved upward to form curved side walls. The curved sidewall portion of the arena may have a wing region 30. During the game, a player in the wing area 30 may perform or move certain actions not allowed in the flat area or center area 42 between the two area lines of the playing surface, depending on the game rules. . In one embodiment, players are free to move up to 5 seconds within the wing area.

Center region 42 may be formed between regional lines 48 and defense lines 40 described above. The center area 42 may be rectangular in shape. In one example embodiment of the game, a player in the center area 42 may not move more than three steps within the area while controlling the ball without passing or throwing the ball. However, in other embodiments, the player can be moved without limitation. Rules regarding the player's behavior and score may be applied differently in different areas marked on the playing surface.

In an example embodiment, the center of the playing surface may be marked with a center marking 34, which may specify an area of a size that allows at least two players to stand at the center marking. Can be. In an example game, center marking 34 may be referred to as a mental spot. The center marking 34 may be, for example, circular in shape with a diameter of about 3 meters. In other embodiments, the center marking may be other suitable size and shape.

In one embodiment, team benches 70 may be located in an area outside the playing surface, past each goal of each team. Players can conveniently enter and exit the playing surface from the team bench area through the open passageway of the end walls.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the game may be played using the playing field 20, game play stick 10 and / or ball 16 described above. In another embodiment of the present invention, other game play sticks, playing field or ball may be used to be able to play the game using rules and procedures as detailed herein above.

Embodiments of the present invention may include team game sports as well as one-to-one game sports. Another aspect of the invention relates to a manner of initiating game play using a face off procedure, as described herein. The duration of the game may be divided into periods and sub periods that occur after the face-off procedure. During the game, players can score points, follow the rules and procedures of the game or be penalized by the referee. A referee may be present for players to control their actions and maintain their official time. In one embodiment, the referee communicates fouls and events to players and audiences of the game while playing the game using various body and / or hand gestures. In further embodiments of the game, depending on certain rules and consecutive score scoring, or in certain regions, a team or player may earn bonus scores. In other embodiments, the game can be played on the roadside or in another suitable location without the need for a stadium.

In one embodiment, a team may be formed of a plurality of players. In an example embodiment, the team may consist of at least five players. In another embodiment, a team may consist of only ten players. In an example embodiment, each team should always consist of only four players on the game playing surface. The game can begin with many players on the game playing surface. As part of the game play, the team can change players at the discretion of the players during the game and during the game break. However, in one embodiment, no substitutes are allowed when the game enters an over-time period.

Once the players are on the gameplay surface, the game can begin. In one embodiment, the game may be started using, for example, a face-off procedure, as shown in FIG. The example face-off procedure of FIG. 7 can be started by having two players from opposing teams adjacent to each other, but back-to-back in opposite directions (F1). Next, the ball is placed between the shoulder blades of the two players (F2). The two players then receive a signal (F3), drop off each other and compete for the ball (F4). This procedure ends when the ball exits at mental spot 34, which will be described in more detail below.

In another embodiment of the face-off procedure, the referee can position the ball between two players, while the players face each other. The referee can then signal two players to compete for the ball. The signal may be a whistle by a referee or other game official, or it may be another sound that can be heard. Each team may elect one player to compete in the face-off. In another embodiment, various rules may regulate players' behavior during the face-off procedure, for example, allowing players competing in the face-off to bend their knees slightly, but in the opinion of the competition referees. You must stand upright. Players support the ball on the playing surface by pressing the ball between their backs. Players competing in the face-off cannot fall or remove the ball until the referee whistles to announce that the game has started. When the players fall, the ball may fall towards the playing surface, while the face-off players compete for the ball to catch the ball and put the ball into the player's game stick. In one embodiment, the competition of players in face-off may not be able to touch the ball or use their stick or clothing to touch the ball until at least the ball falls below the player's lap. If the player does not comply with the face off procedures, the player or his team may be penalized.

The face off procedure is completed when the ball leaves the center marking 34, for example, but not limited to, when the player who owns the ball leaves the center marking 34.

During face-off, players who do not compete for face-off must stand outside the center marking until the face-off ends. Players must stand on their team side of the center line until the face-off ends. By not penalizing the above rules, the opponent team is given a free-throw from the center marking 34.

In situations where the competition referee considers it necessary to stop the game due to injury or for reasons not clearly defined in the rules of the game, and when a team clearly owns the ball, at the time of stopping, and the game is stopped. The game will begin by giving a free-throw to the team that owns the ball, from a break or black spot close to the ball owner (the player who owns the ball). In other embodiments, if no team explicitly owns the ball, if the game referee considers there is a need to interrupt the game for reasons not fulfilled by the rules of the game, the game is paced. Can be restarted using the off procedure.

The game can run for a limited time. One race time may be determined before the start of a race. In an example embodiment, a match between two teams may be divided into three periods. In an exemplary embodiment, each period can be 15 minutes long and can be further subdivided into rounds. In an example embodiment, each round may run for 5 minutes. In further embodiments, between each round, the team may be capable of one minute time-out, and there may be a break of up to 15 minutes between each period. In one embodiment, the time-out allows the team to be suspended for the above discussion or to take a break for one minute per period. An over-time period can be provided if the regular time ends and the score is tied. In one embodiment, the over-time period can be 5 minutes long. In another embodiment, an over time period may end when a team scores a goal first, and the scoring team will be declared the winner. If neither team scores at the end of the over-time period, the game may be determined by a mental shot competition, which will be discussed in more detail below. In one embodiment, the mental spot competition may be best-of-five, where a winner is declared upon scoring the most goals during this time. The best-of-five is a method in which each team throws five shots to the goal and the team that scores the most goals is declared the winner. In other embodiments, each team may take a different number of shots, such as but not limited to 3, 4, 6, 7 or more. If the scores are the same after the mental shot competition, the teams will take the mental shots consecutively with sudden-death regulations, which will be discussed in more detail below.

In one embodiment, teams may change sides of the playing field at the end of each period. In further embodiments, it is possible for players to exit the playing surface during the breaks between periods. During the one-minute time-out between rounds, players will be able to gather on the playing surface, or on their respective team benches 70. However, in one embodiment, players cannot leave stadium 20 during the one-minute time-out period.

In one embodiment of the present invention, gameplay may be stopped for various reasons, such as, but not limited to, a team's time out, injury, or consultation with game officials. Each team may have one team time out per game, with the team time out lasting for one minute. During team time outs, teams may gather on the playing surface, or on their respective team benches, but in one embodiment, teams may not exit the playing field 20. To take a team time-out, the team must signal his intention to the race official, after which the race officer must not restart the game.

In one embodiment, the game referee may be in control of the game. The game referee may be the default time-keeper, but may delegate this task to the assistant referee or official time-keeper. In another embodiment, when a race referee is elected to delegate time-keeping responsibilities, the race referee is responsible for informing the new time-keeper of any stop sign.

In one embodiment of the present invention, after the time expires and the referee declares a mental shot, the time must be extended until a shot is scored to score a goal or the ball rebounds back to the backboard and leaves. In another embodiment, if the competition referee considers it dangerous to continue the competition, the competition referee has the right to stop the competition at any time.

The team with the more goals at the end of the game wins. When the ball passes the opponents' goal, a score of one or more points may be scored for the team. In one embodiment, players can pass the ball to team members to move the ball closer to the goal. A pass may be an attempt to transfer and own a ball from a player on one side to a player on another side by throwing the ball using a game stick. In the game play method, the objective is to win the game by scoring the most.

Various different methods of scoring can be used in embodiments of the present invention. In one embodiment, each regular goal is worth one point. In other embodiments, each regular goal may be awarded with any score that is suitably defined. In one embodiment, various conditions must be met for scoring. For example, the ball must go completely into the goal but the goal is scored. As a further example, in order to score, the ball must enter the goal post through the use of the game play stick described above. In such embodiments, if a player moves the ball into a goal without the use of a stick, the opposing team is free-throw from the spot closest to where the player is located when the ball exits the player who owns the ball. Will be given. In a further embodiment, if a player moves the ball into or out of their own goal, the goal will be awarded to the opposing team. In a further embodiment, for a goal to be scored, the ball must be moved into the goal from the opponent's side of the center line, not within the defensive area.

In additional embodiments, bonus scores may be awarded to score goals with specific game play conditions. As described below, if the opposing team moves during the hot-time period, the goal can usually be worth more than the goal (and, for example, the goal value of multiple goals such as two points). If the player who scored the current goal has also scored the last previous goal, the current goal may be worth more than the average goal (and, for example, may be worth multiple points, such as two points). In one embodiment, a player who scores one goal is referred to as a hot-player, and the multiple additional goals scored by that player are worth more than the average goal (and, for example, an additional score of one or more points, such as May be worth multiple scores). In another embodiment, a goal scored as a result of a shot originating in the wing areas may be worth more than a normal goal (and may be worth a number of points, such as, for example, a one point extra score). At the end of the period, after the hot player has scored another goal, after the goal has been scored by another of the teams, or when the hot player is replaced, the hot time ends.

In one embodiment, after the goal is scored, the game may be restarted by free throw. In other embodiments, the face off procedure may be used to restart the game after a goal is scored. If a free throw is used to restart the game, the free throw may be taken by a team that does not score from one of the two black points closest to the goal where the goal was scored. In one embodiment, the players who scored must stand on their own side of the center line until a free throw is taken.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a player can obtain the appointment of a particular player by meeting certain requirements. The player who scores the goal is considered a special player. A particular player may be referred to as a "hot player." Goals scored by the player are scored from one team to another when the player's hot-time expires, at the end of the period, when the hot-player scores another goal. When one of these points occurs, or when the hot player is replaced, it may be worth more than the normal quota (eg, adding one point to the normal quota, but not limited to). .

In an embodiment of the invention, the decision made by the competition official may be final, and in one embodiment, the decision may not be contradicted. Competition officials may be the competition referee and one or more assistant referees appointed by the competition officials. If the match referee cannot finish the match, the best assistant referee will be appointed as the new match referee during the match.

In one embodiment of the game play rules, the game referee must ensure that the match ball meets certain requirements to ensure that the stadium 20 is safe before the match, which may include coin tossing or other procedures for selecting a location. In order for players' outfits to meet game requirements, they may have multiple tasks.

In one embodiment of the invention, prior to the start of the game, the game referee may toss a coin before the game. In an example coin toss, one team player throws a coin and the other team players choose the side of the coin. If the selected or declared side of the team players is facing forward, they are the winners of the coin toss. Team players capable of tossing a coin may be team captains. In one embodiment, the winner of the coin is given the right to select the end of the arena to proceed during the opening period. The winning team may inform the Competition Judges of their decision at least 5 minutes before the match begins. Alternatively, the competition referee may randomly assign teams to each part of the playing field.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the player can shoot an unconstrained shot from a specific location on the playing surface. The shot may be referred to as a mental shot. A mental shot is a free shot on a goal awarded by a game referee and taken by one player from within a center marking 34 or mental spot. A mental shot is awarded to a team when a player can catch a ball thrown by a member of the same team, and the catching player can move at least a step within the mental spot.

However, in further embodiments, a mental shot cannot be awarded when the ball is caught from a free throw. Players catching a ball that has been awarded a mental shot must take a mental shot. If a catching player is injured in the process of catching, or otherwise unable to take a mental shot, the game will resume from a mental spot to a free throw. The team awarded the mental shot will take a free throw. In one embodiment, during a mental shot, the player must throw to the goal. The player taking the mental shot must have two feet in the mental spot when the ball exits the game play stick 10. A player who has taken a mental shot must wait until the competition referee whistles a signal that the game has started before taking a shot. The mental shot ends when the ball exits the mental spot.

Players of the opposing team can still stand relatively with their hands on their side until a mental shot is taken. If the mental shot is successful, there is no penalty, but if the shot is not successful, the shot must be taken again. In one embodiment, the players of the opposing team should not have any influence on movement, sound, etc. in interrupting the player taking a mental shot. In further embodiments, the player of the opposing team must not stand in front of the target goal, or in the wedge of the defensive area belonging to the target goal until a mental shot is taken.

In embodiments of the present invention, a game referee may have a number of tasks, for example to reinforce the rules of the game so as to be fair and unbiased, and to judge the fact and interpretation of the rules during the game. Or exercise as the sole judge, empower medical personnel to enter the playing surface, record scores, record time, identify hot-players (discussed in more detail below) and time It may be considered, but not limited to, stopping play due to external interference, and preventing unauthorized persons from entering the stadium.

In further embodiments, the assistant referee may have various responsibilities during the game, for example, to assist the race referee in need, and to manage the penalty box, but not limited thereto. In addition, the assistant referee may inform the race referee of any foul matter which the race referee has not seen, advise the race referee if requested by the race referee, and talk to the team before and during the race when the race referee requests. You can do

In further embodiments of the game, both the game referee and assistant referee may consult each other before making a decision. In further embodiments, a communication device may be used to have a quick conversation with the game referees and assistant referees, for example but not limited to two-way radios, ham radios or cellular phones.

In one embodiment, if the ball is in contact with the game referee, the game may continue as long as one team does not gain the advantage of the contact. However, if one team gains an advantage due to contact, the referee will stop the game and award a free throw to the side team that was discontinued (the free throw procedure will be explained in more detail below). Can be.

In one embodiment, the game referee may be obliged to deliver the score to both team representatives. However, in other embodiments, an electronic score board may be used to record the score. The electronic score board may be controlled by the competition referee or may be controlled by another person, ie an authorized person, who may be appointed by the competition referee.

The player's behavior may be regulated by the competition referee. The game referee may regulate player behavior by imposing a penalty on the player or team. There are a number of penalty classes that can be used by the competition referee. In one embodiment, the game referee is the sole subject to the strict foul, and therefore determines the class of penalty that may be awarded to the player or team, as permitted by the rules. In yet another embodiment, the assistant referee or other authorized person may strictly rule on the foul and, therefore, determine or participate in determining the class of penalty. Penalties may be assigned at actual playing time and may be divided into the following categories: free-throw, minor penalty, major penalty and serious offense.

If a free-throw category of penalty is declared, the free-throw may be awarded to a team not breached. In yet another embodiment, the pre-throw may be at least a strict class. Pre-throw, as determined by one of the referees, may be taken from the closest break point or black point for the situation in which the pre-throw was awarded. In one embodiment, a player of a team awarded a free throw may take a free throw. During the free throw procedure, the player may pass the ball and may not throw directly into the goal with a free throw penalty. However, if the player who throws the free throw accidentally scores, the free throw is awarded to the opposing team from the same spot. During a free throw, players who do not take a free throw must stand at least 2 meters away from the player taking the free throw.

If a match referee declares a minor penalty, a mental shot may be awarded to the team that has not breached. Players who do not violate may take a mental shot. The minor penalty may be the fourth, at least strict penalty. Misuse of the game play stick may be considered a minor penalty. When the referee declares a major penalty, a mental shot may be awarded to the team that has not breached. In other embodiments, a referee may be awarded by selecting mental shot or free throw for a minor penalty or a major penalty. In addition, the offending player may be penalized for a specific time, for example, but not limited to, one minute.

If the referee declares a serious offense, the mental shot may be awarded to a team that has not committed a violation. In addition, in one embodiment, a player who violates may be penalized for a specific time, for example, but not limited to, for three minutes, after which the player is expelled from the game if the next serious offense is committed. You may be hit. In other embodiments, the player may receive more than three minutes or less than three minutes for a serious offense penalty.

If a player is charged a penalty, the player can immediately be dealt with a penalty box. The penalty box is located in the area of the playing field, and players who are temporarily charged in the playing field can sit down. The player of the penalty box is considered to be on the playing surface, and until the player's charge is completed, the player cannot be replaced with the team that violated. The player of the penalty box may not leave the penalty box until permission is given by the competition official or until the end of the period. However, the player may return to the playing area of the playing field when the next period begins. However, if the opposing team is penalized and the non-violating team scores a goal, the player's imposition will end immediately.

A player who has been expelled from the game can immediately exit the playing field 20. This includes playing surfaces, penalty boxes, and team benches. Although the player may not be physically in the penalty box, the player is still considered to have been penalized for three minutes and therefore cannot be replaced when the penalty period (eg, three minutes) expires.

In one example embodiment of the invention, only two players of the team may be charged at a time. If a third player is penalized, the player may be permanently replaced until the end of the round and the player's penalty time will be added to the player's time in the penalty box with the longest time charged. If the two players in the penalty box have the same time charged, the competition official may randomly allocate additional time to any of the players in the penalty box.

If a team that has not breached scores a goal and the opponent's players are simultaneously penalized, the minimum amount of time remaining may end.

The referee may use appropriately changed gestures for the signal situation during the game. The referee can use the signals preferred by the referee, while the signals convey the same concept to each team and audience. In one embodiment, a goal may be represented by pointing the arm out toward the goal where the score is scored. In another example embodiment, the free-throw may be expressed by pointing the arm out toward the portion of the playing field where the team awarded the free-throw is playing.

The referee can signal the face-off signal by shaking the open hands together. Minor penalty mental shots can be delivered by bending the arm and placing the hand behind the ear, and a mental shot will be taken by pointing the arm straight toward the goal. Arms held laterally away from the body may present a major penalty. Serious misconduct can be manifested by crossing the arms below the head.

When the player takes more than the possible number of steps, the game referee can signal the signal by spinning his fist in front of the body. To signal a holding signal, the referee can extend his arms in front of the chest and pull the arms back into the body. Holding may be an action of restraining an opponent player by using hands or arms. The disturbance can signal the signal by holding the hand in front of the body and pointing it out. When a player is in contact with the ball under the waist and infringes, the foot can be moved back and forth to signal the associated foul or penalty. The player intentionally commits a foul by contacting the ball by deliberately using his feet, legs, hands, and forearms to handle the ball.

When the player is in contact with the ball on the waist and is fouling, the referee can signal the signal by tapping the finger of one hand on the palm of the other hand. Ball holding can be represented by pulling the arm down into the chest from a vertical position.

The competition referee can signal the foul pass by moving his arms back and forth toward his body. A foul pass may be defined by deliberately rolling or bouncing the ball on the playing surface, or by causing the ball to exit the game play stick before the ball is touched by the second player to initiate contact with the ball.

A foul entering the area may signal the signal by moving the open hand back and forth, with the finger pointing away from its body. If the ball is ineligible for the game, the competition referee can signal the signal by shaking the joints of each hand together. To signal the time-wasting signal, the referee taps on the wrist of the other arm using the extended hand. Misuse of the stick can signal the signal by mimicking cutting the forearm in front of the body.

Fractional tripping may signal a signal by raising the knee and moving the hand down the shin side to perform a slashing motion. Tripping can be done using feet, sticks, or hands, causing another player to stumble or hinder their movement. Punching first announces the signal by tapping the open hand. Punching can be done by deliberately hitting the opponent using fists or elbows. Kicking can signal a signal by raising one foot behind the body and tapping the ground with your toes. Kicking can be done by deliberately using your feet or knees as your opponent. When speaking dissent, the signal can be signaled by opening the hand and closing it while pretending to speak.

If the player is injured and bleeding, the referee orders the player to exit the playing surface until the bleeding stops and the injury is restored. If a player stops playing for the injured player to be treated, the injured player may exit the playing surface before the game is restarted. If a player is seriously injured and unable to continue playing, in one embodiment, the game does not stop until the team of the injured player safely owns the ball. However, if the team of injured players owns the ball at the time of the injury, the game can be stopped immediately by the game referee. Except for the above possession, the rules may also be followed when the game referee or assistant referee determines that the player is seriously injured. In that situation, the referee or assistant referee can stop the game immediately and instruct the appropriate medical team to enter the playing surface.

If the game referee thinks the player is seriously injured and can no longer play, the referee prohibits the player from proceeding on the playing surface. The game referee also has the power to let the player exit the playing surface for treatment.

During a game, when the player is in different areas of the playing surface, different rules may apply to the player. Different competition modes can be applied within each region. In an example embodiment, a player in the center area that owns the ball cannot run. If the player runs while receiving the ball, the player must stop everything as soon as possible. When the player stops, to help the player progress the ball, the player may have a maximum number of steps already set, for example, but not limited to three steps. In further embodiments, the maximum step should be taken continuously and quickly. If you catch the ball while running, the player does not immediately stop, but instead chooses to advance the ball or enter another area. If the player cannot enter another area, in one embodiment of the invention, the player has a maximum number of three steps, the player must pass, shoot, or otherwise hand over the ball. In another example embodiment, the player may not own the ball for more than 5 seconds in the center area.

A player in the wing area 30 may move within the wing areas. The player may possess the ball indefinitely within the wing area. However, if the judge considers that the player does not attempt to shoot for an advantage or pass smoothly, the player may be penalized for wasting time.

In one embodiment, the player is considered to be located in an area that includes the largest portion of the player's body. In another embodiment, if the player who owns the ball leaves the area, the player cannot go back to the area before losing the ball. In violation of the above rules, a free throw penalty may be obtained. If the player who owns the ball is forced to re-enter the area due to the player's movement from the opposing team, the player who owns the ball immediately loses ownership of the ball from himself.

In one embodiment of the present invention, players and team officials cannot refute the decisions of the match officials. Team officials are representatives of the teams allowed on the team bench but are not eligible to play in the match. If you violate this rule, you may get a major penalty. Players and team officials may not threaten, insult or gesture competition officials before, during or after the competition. Players may not use any foreign objects to aggressively contact or contact game officials before, during, or after the game. Violation of this rule results in serious offense penalties. Players and team officials cannot or will not interfere in many ways with the duties of the competition officials. Players and team officials should not deliberately deceive competition officials in many ways during their mission.

Players and team officers may not threaten, swear or gesture to other players, team officials, or bystanders before, during or after a game. If you violate this rule, you may get a major penalty. Players and team officials may not use any foreign objects in this manner to contact or contact other players, team officials, or bystanders before, during or after a game.

After hearing the referee whistling or after receiving the referee's signal, the players must stop the game immediately. After hearing the referee's whistle, players may not throw the ball or vice versa. A player must not intentionally knock over an opponent using his foot, stick, or hand.

The player may not contact another player or team official with the game play stick. The player cannot touch another player's stick with the game play stick. The player cannot throw a stick. The player may not use the stick to knowingly hit the floor or part of the wall. Players can't catch using their hands or arms, and vice versa, players can't be restrained from the opposing team. The player can't stop someone from the same team who owns the ball from the opponent, or the opponent can't fight a loose ball. The ball is considered loose when the team cannot own or control the ball. The obstruction may prevent the same team member who owns the ball, or may prevent the opponent player from playing fair against the loose ball. The player cannot kick the ball or deliberately cheat the ball with his feet or legs. The player may not knowingly use the part of the player's arm under the elbow to contact the ball. The player cannot roll or bounce the ball along the playing surface. The player cannot pass the ball to himself. When the ball exits the player's game play stick, the ball must touch the stick of another player or another player of either team before the passing player or the player's game play stick touches the ball again.

The player cannot intentionally waste time or postpone the progress of the game. In an example embodiment, waste of time may include a player who is in the wing area while owning the ball for a set amount of time. The time-wasting may be to deliberately postpone the game, or may not be involved in the idea of a sport with the purpose of the time allowed to pass the game time. The player may not intentionally throw the ball outside the playing field. If a player accidentally leaves the ball to the playing field, the opposing team will be awarded a pre-throw at the spot closest to where the player is standing when the player starts in the motion that causes the ball to exit the playing field.

The player cannot repeatedly violate any rule regardless of the player's intention. Teams may not repeatedly violate any rule, regardless of intent. The player may not be involved in unfair sportsmanship behavior.

In one embodiment, if the team does not own the ball nor control the ball, the ball is considered loose. Several players can collect loose balls. If the ball is located under the player's lap, the player can use their hands to collect loose balls, but the player must immediately put the ball into the player's game play stick.

If the ball is weged on the game play stick and fails to proceed after that, the player can use his hand to hit the ball into the shaft of the stick. This can be done on knee-height. Players struggling for a loose ball can make contact with another player with adequate shoulder-to-shoulder when striking the ball.

In one embodiment of the present invention, behaviors that are contrary to good sportsmanship may be defined as behaviors that seek to gain an advantage to the opponent by a method against the idea of sports.

In yet another embodiment, the game play stick can also be used in the street version of the game. The changes that can be used on the roadside of the sport can be self-regulating, fun, and at the same time a change that does not compromise the physical needs or technical aspects of the game.

The game proceeds by throwing the ball to other members of the player's team and by trying to move the ball towards the opponent's part of the designated playing area. When the player owns the ball, the player cannot run. In this embodiment, if the player runs when receiving the ball, the player needs to stop as much as possible, but to help the player pass the ball, the player may move one step or drag their feet. I can walk. In a roadside version game, players may choose to follow some or all of the rules described above for stadium sports, for example, by using three 15-minute periods and changing the goal during the game.

A first embodiment of a roadside version of athletic sports is described below. To start the game, eight marks or objects can be used to mark four corners of two rectangular end zones. The partial regions should be relatively the same size and should be spaced apart at the desired distance.

As a roadside version of the game, it can be started by face-off in the middle of the roadside arena. Two players stand back to back, and someone puts the ball between their shoulders. After a designated person yells 'go', players standing back to back may fall and compete for the ball. If the ball is loose (i.e., fry from the ground around), the player can grab the ball using his hand and push the ball into the game stick, while the ball is below knee-height. When competing with a ball, the player must not deliberately hit the opponent or out of the opponent's game stick.

Holding the ball more than one step in the partial area is sufficient for a goal to be awarded. If a goal is scored, the game is restarted free-pass for the team that has not scored from within the team's own part-area. In other embodiments, ownership of the ball may be given back to the scoring team. Because of a foul, the team that did not violate has a free pass from where the foul occurred.

In another embodiment, two objects of substantially the same size are hung at each end of the roadside arena to serve as a goal post. These goals should be of a reasonable size and not be broken when hit. The center of the roadside stadium should be marked, as described above, using a marking mechanism, such as, but not limited to, paint, color, powder or other object.

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In a system for playing games, the system is:
A tubular structure having a lower end and an upper end, the upper end configured to receive and throw at least one ball;
And a handle positioned to receive the at least one ball and proximate the lower end of the tubular structure configured to prevent the at least one ball from exiting through the lower end. The method of claim 1,
Further comprising a ball handling region located proximate the upper end of the tubular structure;
The ball handling region begins with an apex located about midway through the length dimension of the tubular structure;
And the opening at the vertex is formed wider toward the upper end of the tubular structure. The method of claim 1,
And the handle and ball handling area has an angle of less than 180 degrees. The method of claim 1,
Wherein the ball handling area and the tubular handle are formed in a unitary body. In the playing field, the playing field is:
Bottom with length dimension and width dimension;
Two substantially parallel walls located at each end of the length dimension of the bottom;
And a curved sidewall positioned at each end of the width dimension of the floor. The method of claim 5, wherein
The curved sidewall is configured to allow the player to climb over at least a portion of the sidewall. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein said curved sidewall is formed in combination with a floor to form an ellipse. The method of claim 5, wherein
And a goalpost positioned at each end of the length dimension of the arena. The method of claim 5, wherein
Wherein the curved portion of the stadium is divided into zones by using markings that allow the player to run. In a method of playing a game, the method is:
Providing a tubular structure having a lower end and an upper end, the upper end configured to receive and throw at least one ball;
Providing a handle receiving the at least one ball and located close to the lower end of the tubular structure configured to prevent the at least one ball from exiting through the lower end;
Providing two or more players in two teams; And
Passing the ball from one player to the other to score a goal by throwing the ball through at least one goal post located at each end of the playing field. The method of claim 10,
A post-goal goal scored by the player who scored the previous goal is usually worth more than the score value of the goal. The method of claim 10,
Penalizing the player intentionally contacting the ball with at least one of a foot, a leg, and a portion of his arm beneath the player's elbow. The method of claim 10,
Further comprising using a face-off procedure,
The face-off procedure,
Providing two players from an opposing team;
Placing the ball between the shoulder blades of two players; And
And given a signal, each player competing for the ball. The method of claim 10,
Providing a plurality of markings on the game playing surface to designate a function. The method of claim 14,
One of said plurality of markings is a center marking located at the center of a game playing surface used for at least one of a face-off procedure or a free shot at a goal post. The method of claim 10,
Providing a linear marking along the curved sidewall of the arena to designate a wing area,
And the player owns the ball while moving freely. The method of claim 10,
Providing a defensive area near each goalpost defined by divided lines and ends of the stadium; And
Providing a game progression rule that prevents the player from directly throwing into the goal post when the player is located in the defensive zone.

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