tchoukball

3 seconds

amount of time you can hold the ball

3 passes

maximum amount of passes you can make before shooting

3 steps

steps you can take while holding the ball

15 minutes

how long is each period of a game

45 minutes

total game length

tackling, blocking, interception

not allowed

frame

when the ball hits the frame and lands outside the 'D' but inside the court

short

when the ball hits the frame and lands inside the 'D' or outside the court, and the other team gets a point

a point is given to the other team

if a shot completely misses the frame

foot on line

when a player is shooting and any part of their body touches the 'D' while they jump

tchoukball

a team sport played with two frames and a ball, where points are scored by bouncing the ball off the frame and onto the court without being caught by the opposing team

referee

an official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and to arbitrate on matters of dispute

fouls

an unfair or invalid act or play, especially one involving interference with an opponent

D

the semi-circular area in front of the tchoukball frame; shots must land outside this area to score

interceptions

the act of intercepting a pass, preventing the opposing team from receiving the ball

penalties

a disadvantage or punishment imposed for a violation of the rules

landing

when a player shoots, but any part of their body touches the ground inside the 'D' before the ball is released

hermann brandt

inventor of tchoukball

seven

players per team