Rules Analysis
USAU 2020-21 Rules
9. Starting and Restarting Play
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9.C

Time between pulls:

9.C
Children
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9.C.1

In mixed gender play, the team responsible for signaling the gender ratio for the upcoming point must do so within twenty five (25) seconds after the previous goal was scored.

The team responsible for signaling gender is encouraged to signal as early as possible after the previous goal is scored, but must do so no later than 25 seconds.

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9.C.2

Within fifty five (55) seconds after the previous goal was scored, the receiving team must line up for the purpose of allowing the pulling team to match up defensively. Each player must place one foot on the goal line, be visible to the pulling team, and not change their relative position on the line.

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9.C.3

Within seventy (70) seconds after the previous goal was scored, the receiving team must signal readiness (8.B.3).

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9.C.4

The pulling team must release the pull before the later to occur of:

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9.C.5

On a re-pull,

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9.C.6

In games where observers are used, the observers may monitor and call time violations as appropriate. The first instance of a time violation for each team will result in a warning. After a team has received its warning, any further time violations will result in assessment of a team timeout (and the resulting time extensions). If a team has no timeouts remaining, time violations are treated as follows:

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9.C.7

In games where the participants require more time (youth, beginner, or other levels), team captains or tournament organizers (as appropriate) are encouraged to extend the time limits listed above to best suit the level of play.

9.C
Associates
USAU 11th Edition Rules
8.C

Time between pulls: