The Rules of Koneball

• When the ball hits the Kone after making contact with the player using any part of his/her body (except the hands or arms), a goal is scored.
• At the start of the match, the ball must be thrown in by the referee. This cannot be touched until the ball has bounced once. If a player does touch the ball, foul is called, play is stopped immediately and the ball is thrown in again, except this time the fouling player cannot touch the ball until the second bounce. If the player touches it again, the referee has the option of docking points/disqualification on a 3rd straight attempt.
• When a goal is scored, the ball is rendered inactive and play cannot begin until the ball is thrown in again.
• Once a goal has been scored, the independant adjudicator will throw in the ball again, and the same rules apply as 2).
• A goal cannot be scored off the first touch of a throw-in. If this occurs, it will be deemed a no-goal situation and the ref will throw the ball in once again.
• (Deflection Rule) If there is a situation that arises where a player claims that there was a substantial and purposeful attempt at redirecting the ball from an off-target shot from the opponent, a decision is made by the referee.
• The officiating person must use any means of technology possible to reach a correct decision.
• Any handballs that are judged to be deliberate means awarding a free kick at the kone from the spot of incidence.
• If the referee is found to take advantage of the player(s)' misjudgement and influence the game unfairly then they will be penalised by the ruling body, FIKA.
• If there are any external interruptions entering the field of play (for example a dog), play will be paused until these interruptions are resolved.
• No fouls, two footed challenges, violence etc. The referee can penalise a player on a foul, depending on the scale of the foul, even disqualify the player from said match/tournament.
• The final decision is ALWAYS made by the referee. The only exception is if a member of the FIKA governing body overturns the referee's decision.
• If a player kicks the Kone out of the way on purpose to block a goal, a free kick from 2m anywhere around the Kone is given.
• FIKA has the right to change rules at any moment in time without any notice.