# Section 2: Game Facilities

## **2.1. Court**

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### **2.1.1. Size** 

* **2.1.1.1.** Courts are no larger than `45 ± 0.5m` by `25 ± 0.5m` and no smaller than `35 ± 0.5m` by `18 ± 0.5m`. 

### **2.1.2. Boards** 

* **2.1.2.1.** Courts must be bordered by a solid perimeter that is securely held together. 
* **2.1.2.2.** Boards on the perimeter must be at least `1.2 ± 0.2m` tall. 
  * **2.1.2.2.1.** In case of lower boards, the Head Referee may implement additional rules regarding physical contact and out-of-play balls. 
* **2.1.2.3.** There must be no gaps in the perimeter that would allow a ball or any part of the player’s body or equipment to go in. 

### **2.1.3. Doors** 

#### **2.1.3.1. 3v3 Format** 

* **2.1.3.1.1.** There must be at least one entrance to the court. 
  * **2.1.3.1.1.1.** If two entrances are available, they must be symmetrical to the center line of the court. 

#### **2.1.3.2. Quads Format** 

* **2.1.3.2.1.** There must be at least one entrance to the court. 
  * **2.1.3.2.1.1.** If only one entrance is available, or if both entrances are either not symmetrical to the center line of the court, or equally as accessible to player to enter or exit; a team my call for a substitution timeout as per [5.13.1](https://ehba.gitbook.io/ehba-ruleset/section-5-game-mechanics#id-5.13.-bench-mechanics). 
* **2.1.3.2.2.** On a court with two entrances symmetrical to the center line, an arc will be marked `3 ± 0.25m` from the center of each door and is referred to as the player transition area. 

#### **2.1.3.3. Squad Format** 

* **2.1.3.3.1.** There must be two entrances to the court, symmetrical to the center line. 
* **2.1.3.3.2.** An arc will be marked `3 ± 0.25m` from the center of each door and is referred to as the player transition area. 

### **2.1.4. Lines** 

* **2.1.4.1.** All lines must be a maximum of `5cm` wide. 
* **2.1.4.2.** The court will be segmented across its entire width in three locations:

  * [x] Mid court, or Center Line

  * [x] both Goal Lines 

  * **2.1.4.2.1.** The middle point of the center line will be marked for placing the ball for jousts.
* **2.1.4.3.** Goal Lines must be parallel to the backboard and `3 to 4.5m` from it, depending on court size. 
  * **2.1.4.3.1.** Goal Lines cannot be less than `29 ± 0.5m` apart from each other. 
* **2.1.4.4.** Goal Lines must be marked for the positioning of the Goalmouths, centered in regard to the width of the court, defining what will be referred to as the Goalmouth Line.
  *  **2.1.4.4.1.** The Goalmouth Line must be bound by two `(2)` perpendicular lines extending `10 ± 1cm` towards center-court and `20 ± 1cm` towards the back of the goal. 
  * **2.1.4.4.2.** The two vertical lines must coincide with the dimensions of the goals used, taking the inside of the goalposts as reference.

### **2.1.5. Tap-in Area** 

* **2.1.5.1.** Two `(2)` lines will be marked on the boards on both sides of the court and will be referred to as the <mark style="background-color:yellow;">tap-in area</mark>.&#x20;
* **2.1.5.2.** The lines will be drawn `0.75 ± 0.10m` from the center line at each side.&#x20;

### **2.1.6. Crease**&#x20;

* **2.1.6.1.** An area in front of the goal will be marked and referred to as the <mark style="background-color:yellow;">crease</mark>.&#x20;
* **2.1.6.2.** The dimension of the crease must be a semicircle of `3 ± 0.1m` from the center of the goal opening, cropped to `1.25 ± 0.1m` from the outside of each Goalmouth marking. Refer to [Diagram 1](#id-2.1.6.-crease).&#x20;
  * **2.1.6.2.1.** The crease may be drawn by straight lines according to [Diagram 2](#id-2.1.6.-crease).<br>

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## **2.2. Goals**&#x20;

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* **2.2.1.** Goals must have nets.&#x20;
* **2.2.2.** Goals must have a firm top crossbar positioned above the Goal Line.&#x20;
* **2.2.3.** Goals are placed with both Goalmouths facing each other, at the positions marked on the Goal Line.&#x20;
* **2.2.4.** The Goalmouth is `185 ± 5cm` wide, measured from the interior of the goalposts.&#x20;
* **2.2.5.** The Goalmouth is `90 ± 5cm` tall, measured from the ground to the bottom of the crossbar.&#x20;
* **2.2.6.** The goal is `80 ± 15cm` deep, measured from the center of the goal line.

## **2.3. Balls**&#x20;

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* **2.3.1.** Balls must be `67 ± 2mm` in diameter.&#x20;
* **2.3.2.** Balls must weigh `70 ± 5g`.&#x20;
* **2.3.3.** Balls must be made of a low-bounce, impact resistant material.&#x20;
  * **2.3.3.1.** Hardness of the material must be matched to its optimal performance temperature.