Index

The Origination of Woodball 02

Woodball in India 03
Woodball in Brief 04
Chapter One : Woodball Course 5-22
Chapter Two : Woodball Equipments 23-27
Chapter Three : Woodball Team 28
Chapter Four : Functions and Responsibilities of Referees 29-30
Chapter Five : Woodball Game 31-36
Chapter Six : Infractions of Rules in First Shot and 37
Penalties Applied

Chapter Seven : Infractions of Rules in Hitting and 38-39

Penalties Applied

Chapter Eight : Infractions of Rules in Play and Penalties 40-41

Applied
Chapter : Nine : Infractions of Rules in Gate Area and 42
Penalties Applied
Chapter Ten : Recording Methods 43-45
Appendix
Score Sheet 46
Team Registration Form 47
Team Entry Form 48
Technical Terms 49
Hand Signs of Referees 50-51
Types of Medals 52

Woodball Association of India Committee & Contact Details 53-54

 The Origination of Woodball
Mr. WENG Ming-Hui
President
International Woodball Federation

Woodball was invented in 1990 by Mr. Ming-Hui Weng, he

just want to build a garden for his father to take a walk and enjoy
the beautiful view in the scenic spot Nei-Shuang-His, where
situated in Shih-lin, Taipei City. After mowing the weeds of the
hillside, he found that there were terraced fields there, which can
be developed as an outdoor exercise place.
It flashed through his mind that he could make a good use
of this garden by designing it as a ball-playing ground. Under
such motive, he was trying to create a ball sport, in which the
playing-ball would not fly up (appropriate to be played on the
grass ground) and the sport itself should be economic (neither
expensive nor large ground), so that he could invite more friends
to enjoy the fun of playing ball in the green field. After two years’
experiment and adjustment, the equipment and the regulation of
the ball game have emerged finally as they are today.
The establishment of the International Woodball
Federation is aimed to popularize the modern sport, Woodball,
internationally and to build up a better mutual communication
among all the international member organizations.
Also to introduce this particular sport, Woodball
that not only has met the Olympic Spirit “Sports for All” but also is
qualified for the eco-green spirit to everyone in our society
through activities that hold. As a result, we hope that all the
publics, regardless of the ages and genders.
Can enjoy playing Woodball, and, in doing so, they will enrich
their leisure life and live healthily.

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WOODBALL IN INDIA
Woodball sports started in India from year 2002 by Dr. Ashish
Deshmukh,(MLA) Mr. Pravin Manwatkar & Mr. M.W. Chitale (IPS)
under banner of Woodball Federation of India.
In the year 2003 Late Mr.Ramesh Nikose (MLC), Mr. Ajay
Sontakke , Mr. Kishor Bagde & some members from various
states of India formed the Woodball Association of India.
For promote & develop Woodball in India after discussions
Wooball Federation of India merge with Woodball Association of
India .
In 2003 Woodball Association of India getting affiliation from
International Woodball Federation & Asian Woodball Federation
Woodball Association of India is Government registered body
under the registration of Societies Act 1860 & BPT Act 1950
along with 26 Affiliated State Associations & Union Territory of
India.
The Indian Woodball Team first time participating in the 3rd
Asian University Woodball Championship & 7th Malaysia
Woodball International Open Championship Lanjut, Malaysia
from 6 -12 August 2003.
From 2003 to till time The Indian Woodball Team Participated in
the various International Woodball Championships including all
major important Championship like World Championship, World
Beach Championship, World / Asian Universities, Asian Beach
Games, Asian Championships & International Open
Championship.
In India we have a following Three International Referees & Two
International Coaches.

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International Referees : Mr. M. W. Chitale,(IPS Retd.) Mr. Ajay Sontakke
Mr. Pravin Manwatkar, Dr. Surajsingh Yeotikar,
Mr. P. K. Poddar & Mr. Prem Saini
International Coaches : Mr. Ajay Sontakke & Mr. Pravin Manwatkar

WOODBALL IN BRIEF
The International Woodball Federation ("IWbF") is the governing
world body for the Game of Woodball, with members from the
Woodball Associations and bodies from different Countries.
The IWbF establishes the rules and regulations governing the
conduct of the game and also holds regular Regional
International and World Cup Woodball Championships.
Woodball is similar to golf with all the excitement and thrill,
although this game is far less complicated to learn. It is said that
the Woodball game is actually a cross between golf and the
game of croquette. It is a lawn game but can still be played
indoors or on any open spaces.
Like golf, competitive Woodball is played on a course, with a tee
area, fairway and putting area. For championship courses, there
is normally a stipulation that the course should have at least four
curving courses (two left and two right), to add extra challenges
and excitement to the game.
Woodball is played with a swinging tee-shot and putting strokes.
And just like golf, the player who completes the course (known as
"Gate" in Woodball) with the fewest strokes wins the game. The
length of a gate, from the starting area to the gate, ranges from
27 yards (par 3) to over 110 yards (par 5) or from 30 meters to
130 meters.
But unlike Golf, which uses a number of driving clubs and a
putter, a player uses only one club called a "Mallet" which is
made of Wood (what else) for teeing off, fairway playing and
putting.
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And the ball for the Woodball game is larger (3 ¾ inch in
diameter) and heavier than a golf ball. Of course it is made of
wood (hence the name of the game) and spherical in shape. As a
result, the ball doesn’t fly when driving, as in golf, but instead it
only bounces and rolls on the grass or ground.
Instead of a hole to complete the strokes as in golf, Woodball
uses a gate, which is like a tiny soccer goalpost. The gate is
formed with two wooden bottle-shaped stumps, which are fixed
apart on the ground and it is crossed with a swinging
gatekeeper, when the ball rolls in between the two stumps.
In a Woodball game, each team consists of 8 to 18 players. 6
players are allowed in a team, but the results of only the 4 best
players in the team are used when tallying the strokes.
When playing on the Woodball course, the objective is to
complete 12 gates, or some other designated number of gates. In
international competitions 24 gates or more are normally played.

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CHAPTER ONE: WOODBALL COURSE

I. General Principles
1. The Woodball course should be sited on a tract of grassy
field or clay ground, and its fairways should be designed for
games and competition.
2. On the course, natural objects such as trees, grove, low
wall, and mounds can be used as obstacles or boundary line.
3. The outer area of fairway boundary can be set up as
spectators’ area with reference to the natural features surround.
4. The designed fairway layout plan should be displayed at
the ideal strategic visible location.
II. Woodball Course Design
1. The design of Woodball course is comprised of twelve
fairways or its multiple numbers.
2. The total length of a twelve-fairway Woodball course
should be more than 700 meters.
3. In principle, the surface of the fairway should be even and
smooth.

4. The fairway is designed to shape in rectilinear or curvy

form, in accordance with the natural features of the land.
5. The fairways may be set up with simple obstacles and
temporary boundary line.
6. According to the area of the Woodball course, designated
fairway distances are required to vary from 30 to 130 meters.
7. In event affected by regional climate or natural features of
the course, the organizing committee may take in due
circumstances into consideration and make appropriate local
rules but not against the primary spirit of the Rules.

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8. The round string used for the fairway boundary line shall
be 1.5 cm diameter thick in white or yellow.
B Specifications of the Woodball Course

1) The fairways should be maintained regularly, and grass on

the fairways should be mowed closely in advance of play.
2) The width of each fairway should be designed in
accordance with its natural features, but the narrowest
width should not be less than 2 meters, and the widest
width should not be more than 7 meters.
3) The length of fairways: 50 meters and under is termed as
short distance; 51 to 80 meters is termed as medium
distance; 81 to 130 meters is termed as long distance.
4) Of the twelve fairways, at least four are curving fairways;
two to be left-curving fairways and the other two to be
right-curving fairways.
5) Of the twelve fairways, at least two are long distance
fairways and two are short distance fairways.
6) The fairway length is measured from the mid-point of the
starting line, along the fairway centers, ending on the mid-
point of the gate. This length is regarded as the actual
distance of each fairway
7) At the beginning of each fairway, requirement is to set up
an initial horizontal line, regarded as the starting line. This
line is 2 meters in length and each end of the line is drawn
further back to line 3 meters in length. The rectangular
area enclosed is regarded as the starting area

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 8) At the end of each fairway, requirement is to set up a
circular area 5 meters in diameter with the gate as its
center, regarded as the gate area. It may not be limited to
5 meters only if the geographical features at both sides of
the gate have major terrain obstacles. Between the rear of
the gate area and the fairway boundary a buffer zone
width 2 meters or more should be kept.

9. The gate, set up in the center of the gate area, may be

facing any direction of the fairway.

10. The starting area and the gate area should be even,
smooth and obstacle-free.
IV. Use of the Fairway

1. For each fairway before the session of the game is

completed, the next group is permitted to enter the
fairway and start their session of game, with no disruption
caused to the previous.
2. Only 4-5 players are allowed to play in the same session.
3. When game is in progress, no person other than the field
players and the referee should be allowed to enter the
fairway.
4. When the player is in action, other players should move
back 3 meters for safety reasons.

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 5. When grass covering the fairway was scooped out by play,
the patch should be mended by flattening or trampling
immediately.
6. It is not permitted for the player to adjust the fairway
ground in front of the ball in play prior to his/her shot.
7. It is not permitted to remove obstacles set on the fairway
8. In event of wind-blowing or rainy weather, the player may
request to clear away branches, leaves, and waste, etc,
hard objects fallen on the fairway.

V. Layout Plan of Woodball Courses

In order to understand the entire Woodball Course Layout

Plan, a proper signage must be displayed at the appropriate
location for convenient viewing.

1. MASTER LAYOUT PLAN AS PER DRAWING

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2. INDIVIDUAL FAIRWAY SIGNAGE AS PER DRAWING

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3. LAYOUT OF WOODBALL COURSE

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4. LAYOUT OF WOODBALL COURSE

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5. LAYOUT OF WOODBALL COURSE

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6. LAYOUT OF WOODBALL COURSE

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7. LAYOUT OF WOODBALL COURSE

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8. LAYOUT OF BEACH WOODBALL COURSE

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 Woodball Basic Movement and Explanation of Action
⚫ Putting
⚫ Short Distance Stroke
⚫ Mid Distance Swing
⚫ Long Distance Drive
The importance to understand and action all movements
accurately are vital in playing woodball with confidence and ease,
to achieve desirable results, as well as avoidance of possible
sport injuries. Beginners are advised to ‘Swing and Putt’ at a slow
approach in order to regularize and internalize the movements
required.

I. Putting (Direct Attack)

1. Standing Position
（1） Stand in attention width in horizontal level.
（2） Stand firmly on the ground.
（3） Bend the knee.
（4） Left leg face the ball at 5 centimeter away from the leg.

2. Mallet Placing
（1） To place the Mallet Head on the ground.
（2） Holding the mallet at above 80º.
（3） Placing the Mallet Head against the center of the ball
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 approximately 1 to 2 centimeter away.
（4） Both legs must be parallel against the Mallet Head.

3. Proper Way to Hold the Mallet

（1） Both hands must be straight, upper body forward slightly
bend.
（2） Left index finger is straight and intact in front of the mallet.
（3） From side view, both hand and mallet shall form a straight
line.
（4） Arms stretch in front of the chest forming a triangle shape.
（5） Hold the mallet in a relax manner, right hander (Left hand
up, right hand down), left hander hold the opposite way.

4. Aiming
（1） Align the center of the gate with the Mallet Head,
the ball and the mallet should form a straight line to allow
accurate striking with ease.

5. To Execute a Stroke
（1） The eye must focus on the ball.
（2） Slowly raise the mallet straight to the back.
（3） The level of height raised depends on the distance of the
fairway. The longer the distance required to strike, the
higher the arm shall position.
（4） Depending on fairway condition, application of strength
and control of each stroke must be carefully calculated to
achieve the desired results.
（5） Both hand and wrist must be straight.
（6） The width of the gate is 15 centimeter. Ideal parting angel
around 100º.

6. Stroke Execution
（1） Shoulder shall form the center point of the swing, along
with the mallet and arms forming a semi-circle curve of

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 swing.
（2） After the ball being hit by the mallet, the body and the
knee would move straight to the left, while the hand and
wrist remain straight.
（3） Trial strokes and swings are ideal to ensure the strength
and control applied within the stroke will allow ball to
travel the desired direction and distance
（4） towards the gate.
（5） Each stroke must be followed through after the ball is
stroke, in one swift motion, and not as an afterthought.

II. Short Distance Stroke (Placing the Ball)

1. Standing Position and Mallet Placing
（1） Same as putting, legs further apart without exceeding
shoulder width.
（2） Both the leg and ball position are parallel towards the
gate.
2. How to Hold the Mallet
（1） Both hands must be straight, upper body forward bend
slightly.
（2） Both hands straight and intact with the mallet.
（3） From side view, both hand and mallet shall form a straight
line.
（4） Arms stretch in front of the chest forming a triangle shape.
3. Hold the mallet in a relax manner, right hander (Left
hand up, right hand down), left hander hold the
opposite way.
（1） Depending on the individual’s height, proper ways of
holding the mallet can be altered slightly.
4. To Execute the Stroke
（1） The level of height mallet raised depends on the distance
of the fairway.
（2） The angle of both hand and body remained in fold.
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（3） Upper part of the body remains the same position.
5. Stroke Execution
（1） Same movement as putting stroke towards the gate.
（2） Stroke movement must be well controlled at different
distance.
6. Ball Placement (Triangular position)
（1） Ball Placing: When the ball position does not have the
angle to putt through the gate, requirement of additional
stroke to position the ball in location to strike towards the
gate is ideal.
（2） Triangular position(ABC): Gate as center(A), ball’s old (B)
position needs to travel to new (C) position, where new
position are in straight line with possibility of gating.
（3） Ball Placing important points:
a. Course fairway terrain condition.
b. Grass condition.
c. Distance variation.
d. Strength application.
e. Judgment of accurate direction.

III. Mid Distance Swing

1. Standing Point
（1） Distance between the leg and Ball should be 8–
10centimeter.
（2） The distances of 2 legs can be slightly wider.
2. Mallet Placing: Same as the above mentioned.
3. How to Hold the Mallet: Left hand holds the mallet
and right hand thumb facing the front of the mallet.
4. To Execute the Stroke
（1） Raise the mallet in a slow movement straight towards the
back at the desire eight.
a. Raising the Mallet Head depend on the fairway distance.
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 b. Both the hand and body remain the same position.
c. Both the knee move along with the Mallet Head slowly
leaving the center weight at right leg.
d. Upper body remains the same position.
（2） Stroke Execution
a. Visual attention on the ball.
b. Hands must be straight while hitting the ball. (To avoid
injury, never use the wrist to swing the mallet)

c. Body position must remain at mallet placing position.

d. Hold the mallet with straight hand and swing at straight
direction.
e. Use the both knee moves the waist straight and the
center weight falls on left leg.
f. The whole movement must be in sequence and well
balance.
g. Mallet placing position, mallet rising, stroke execution and
body position must be in line.
IV. Long Distance Drive
1. Standing Position
（1） Standing at shoulder width and the rest remain the same.
（2） Slight bending of knee.
（3） Hold the mallet in the same manner with Mid Distance
Swing.
2. To Execute a Stroke
（1） Visual attention on the ball, loosen your body’s muscles
and joints.
（2） Raise the mallet slowly, hands remains straight.
（3） Hand and body and standing position remain straight.
（4） Height raised must be consistent.
（5） Visual attention on the ball while the ball is being hit.
3. Gate Execution
（1） Raise the mallet height required. Hit the ball in the center
with both hands straight.

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（2） Hold the mallet firmly to ensure the ball is hit at the center.
（3） The height of standing position shall remain at all time
while attacking the gate.
（4） When action is in place, left leg starts to move slightly,
followed by the right hand. Body, waist and both hand
remains the same.
（5） Hit the ball through the targeted direction without enforced
application.
（6） Then turn the waist and allow the body to face the gate.
4. Stroke Completion
（1） When the body has turned and faced the gate, the mallet
is withdrawn gracefully.
（2） The entire action from raising the mallet until the ball has
completed passing through the gate; requires full co-
ordination, synchronization and concentration

Long Distance Drive

Swing

Mid Distance

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CHAPTER TWO: WOODBALL EQUIPMENT

I. General Principles
1. Woodball equipment includes three pieces: the ball, the
mallet, and the gate.
2. Only the Woodball Equipment, which is certified as qualified
by IWbF, namely the designated brand: “Hui
King” marked with the symbol compulsory used in the all
International Championship and WbIA certified brand "Wood
King" marked with symbol shall be used in India.
II. Specifications of Equipment
1. Ball
(1) The ball should be a round-shaped sphere made of
wood, 9.5cm ±0.2cm in diameter and 350g ± 60g in
weight.
(2) Numbers and the Woodball emblem can be marked
on the ball.

(3) The specifications of the ball are shown:

2. Mallet
(1) The mallet is made of wood in a T-shaped form. Its gross
weight is about 800 grams.

(2) The mallet (consisting of a handle and a bottle shaped

head) is 90cm ±10cm in length.

(3) The bottle shaped mallet head is 21.5cm ± 0.5cm in

length. It is installed with a rubber cushion which

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 measures 6.6cm ±0.2cm in diameter, and 3.8cm ±0.1cm
in height.

The specifications of the mallet are shown:

a. Mallet

b. Mallet head

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c. Rubber cushion

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1. Gate
o (1) The gate is in shape with accessories including 1
metal rod, 2 spherical nuts, and two rubber tubes.
o (2) The gate is formed by 2 bottles as its base pillar
fixed to the ground. The width between the 2 gate
bottles should be 15±0.5cm, measuring from the inner
sides of one gate bottle to another. A gate cup hanging
between 2 mallet heads is 5±0.5cm away from the
ground.
o (3) The gate can be equipped with an 1-meter flag pole on
top. The specifications of the gate are shown:

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(4) The specifications of the gate set are shown:

a. Gate bottle

b.

Gate cup

c. Metal rod
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CHAPTER THREE: WOODBALL TEAM

I. Organization of Woodball Team

1. Team should consist of the following: leader, coach,

manager, captain, and team players.
2. Team Event : Each team can register up to Eight
players for, including the captain for the game

3. Single Event : Each team can register up to Two

players

4. Double Event : Each team can register up to Four

players

5. Mixed Double Event : Each team can register up to

Four players (2 Pairs Of Different Sexes)

II. Players

1. It is not permitted for players who did not enter and

register their names for the game to play.

2. All players are required to dress in casual sports wear.

However, players in the same team competing for
teams’ event are required to wear outfits in similar
fashion. During the game, players are not permitted to
wear high-heel shoes or clothes unsuitable for sport.

3. In order to certify their eligibility for the game, players

should bring with them the identifications as issued by
the organizing committee.

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CHAPTER FOUR: FUNCTIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF REFEREE
I. Chief Referee

1. Understand the practice and conduct of the game.

2. Assign referees to the game and notify the particulars for
attention.
3. Supervise referees in execution of the game.
4. Assist referees to resolve problems arising from the
execution of the game.
5. Check the final scores.
6. Request to convene the Adjudication Committee in case
protest or suit is submitted, and to report the incident to
the Committee.
7. Announce the rules of play and particulars for attention to
the players in advance to their game if necessary.
II. Referee

1. Check name list of the players and their equipments.

2. Direct the start of play on each fairway and manage the
order of play amongst players in the same session.
3. Declare conclusion of play on each fairway and the
number of strokes scored by each player.
4. Lead players in the session to complete the game in
accordance with the designated order of the fairways.
5. Deal with offences and infractions to game rules during
play and announce time-out and restart of play as
required.
6. Record number of strokes and infractions occurred for
each player in the session.

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 7. Check the result of play and request players in the
session to sign their names for confirmation.

8. The referee’s action and movement must not affect the

player in action.
9. The referee must stand in position where he/she can
clearly sight the player, the mallet and the ball in action.
III. Linesmen
Linesmen can be assigned in championships to assist referees in
judging out of bounds and marking of the exit point when the ball
in play rolled out of boundary.

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CHAPTER FIVE: WOODBALL GAME
I. General Principles

1. Woodball game is conducted in accordance with the

Rules & Regulations set by the organizing committee and
the Rules of Woodball.
2. All players are required to complete their session of game
from the first through to the twelfth fairway, or its multiple
fairways as stipulated. The final outcome is determined by
the total stroke counts in play.
3. For players who have not completed the game upon any
one of the fairway or discontinue playing, their results will
not be counted.
II. System of competition
Type of competition
(1) Single Competition: The singles as a competition unit.

(2) Double Competition: Double as a competition unit.

Two Players with same Sex
(3) Mixed Competition : Mixed Double as a competition unit
Two Players with different Sex
(4) Team Competition : A team with 6 - 8 players as a
team competition. . Four to six of them can compete in the
game and the best four individual scores will be counted
as the team result.

Method of competition
(1) Stroke Competition: The competitor who completed
twelve fairways or its multiple fairways with lowest
strokes shall be the winner.

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(2) Fairway Competition: The competitors who had won a
greater number of the twelve fairways or its multiple fairways
with the lowest strokes shall be the Depending upon the number
of players, it normally takes about 90 to 120 minutes to complete
12 gates
III. Procedure of Competition
1. The Start of Play
(1) As referee announces the start of play, players should
begin their game in accordance with the order of play
set by the organizing committee or by draw lot basis.
(2) For the player who arrived five minutes late to his/her
session or refuses to play after the referee announced
the start of play, he/she should be disqualified from
the competition.
(3) As the player enters the starting area, other players
should retreat to the rear of the starting area for safety
sake.
(4) In first shot, the ball in play should be positioned
within the starting area and facing towards the
direction of the gate.

2. Process of Play
(1) The ball in play which passes through the metal rod of the
gate, behind the wooden cup and distance away from
each other, is regarded as completion of one fairway
competition.
※ Footnote on Passing through the Gate:
Should the ball in play pass through the gate and rolls
back into contact with the wooden cup, it is still
considered as completion of one fairway, as
witnessed by the referee/linesman or by the majority
of players in the same session. Should players in the
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 same session are unable to reach agreement;
decision will be made by the position of the static ball.
(2) The ball in play which rolls out to the ground outside
the boundary is regarded as out of bound.
※ Footnote on Out of Bounds:
The ball in play which rolls out of the boundary line
and then back in touch with the line, is regarded as
out of bounds as witnessed by thereferee/linesman or
by the majority of players in the same session. Should
players in the same session are unable to reach
agreement; decision will be made by the position of
the static ball.

(3) When out of bounds and prior to the player’s next turn
to strike, ball should be placed 10cm outside of the
fairway. Upon the player’s turn, the ball should be
taken back and placed at the position where the point
the ball rolled out of the boundary is taken as the
center with a radius of two mallet heads.
(4) The ball in play that falls or rolls into obstacles such
as holes, trees, grove, pools, etc. that cannot be
played, it can be removed from the obstacle, with the
exit point of the ball as its center, apply rules of play
for out of bounds. Alternatively, the ball can be re-
positioned anywhere behind the obstacle on the
fairway, but one-stroke penalty will be applied.
(5) Whenever the player begins to swing his/her mallet,
others in the same session should move to the rear of
the player, or retreat to the sides of the fairway, at a
safety distance of 3 meters or more.

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 Whether in front or behind the gate, balls on the
fairway can be directly played in attempt to pass
through the gate.
(7) In event of natural contingencies, whether the game is
to continue should be announced by the organizing
committee.
(8) When all players in the same session completed their
games on a fairway, then its session can begin games
on the following fairway. Games on all the fairways
are to conduct in the same manner.
(9) Order of first shot in each fairway is to follow the
rotation sequence of the order of play.
(10) During play, when the player requests to replace
his/her equipment, the replacement is permitted after
completion of one fairway competition (excluding the
case that the equipment is damaged). Before play, the
equipment should be inspected by the referee.
(11) Should the player hit the ball and simultaneously
broke the mallet, it is then counted as one stroke, and
request for re-play is not allowed.
Should the ball on the fairway bumped by another
from a different fairway, play is to resume from its new
position static. In event of the ball bumped out of
bounds, related one-stroke penalty is not applied.
(13) No matter whose ball it is, players should not touch
the balls on the fairway with any part of their body or
equipment.
(14) Whether the player is to attack the gate or to make a
shot, he/she should hold the mallet’s grip shaft by its
upper end, not close to the mallet head.

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 (15) Whether the player is to attack the gate or to make a
shot, the mallet should not be placed/action between
the legs.
(16) When the 5 meters for attacking line is marked at the
said distance from the gate, and the ball in play
passes through the gate, the successful player will
have one stroke subtracted from his/her score for that
one fairway competition.
When the 30 meters for passing line is marked at the said
distance from the starting line (on medium or long
distanced fairways only), and the ball in play does not
pass beyond the marked 30 meter line, one-stroke
penalty will be applied. Out of bounds and its penalties
will apply to whether out of bounds occur within or beyond
the 30 meter line.

3. Outcome of Play
(1) Each player should have his/her record of stroke count
for each fairway and the total stroke count for all the
twelve or its multiple fairways; otherwise his/her result
shall not be calculated.
(2) Decision of Outcome:

A. Stroke Competition:
a. For singles competition, the outcome is determined after
players complete the stipulated 12 or its multiple fairways.
The player who scores the least strokes is the winner. In
case of players who secured the same strokes, whoever
scores the leaststroke by fairways amongst the last twelve
fairways shall be the winner. Accordingly, results shall be
evaluated in the same manner.If the result is still the
same, the organizing committee will construct alternate
methods to decide the winner.For teams competition, the
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 outcome is determined by the total stroke count based on
the best four players’ scores in the team.The team with
the lowest strokes is the winner. In case of teams who
secured the same strokes, whichever team with the player
that secured the least strokes among the last twelve
fairways shall be the winner. Accordingly, results shall be
evaluated in the same manner. If the result is still the
same, the organizing committee will construct alternate
methods to decide the winner.

B. Fairway Competition:
For fairway competition, the outcome is determined by the
greater number of fairways won. In case of players who
secured the same number of fairways won, additional
games on fairways set by the organizing committee are to
be played until the results are determined.

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CHAPTER SIX: INFRACTIONS OF RULES IN
FIRST SHOT AND PENALTIES APPLIED

1. When the player is ready and the referee hand signs for the
start of play, first shot should be completed within ten
seconds. Violator is admonished, and repeated infraction
will incur the violator one-stroke penalty.

2. For first shot, the player should place the ball on the starting
line or grounds within the starting area, and hit the ball from
a stationary posture. Infraction will incur the violator one-
stroke penalty, and play is to resume, but the next shot is
counted as the second stroke.

3. Should first shot fail to go out of the starting area; it is still

counted as one stroke. Play is to resume, but the next shot
is counted as the second stroke.

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CHAPTER SEVEN: INFRACTIONS OF RULES IN
HITTING AND PENALTIES APPLIED

1. The player must hit the ball in a standing position, holding

the mallet with both hands and position behind the ball. The
starting posture should be motionless. It is not permitted to
hit the ball while walking. Infraction will incur the violator
one-stroke penalty, and play is to resume from where the
ball lies in its new position.

2. The player is allowed to warm-up or practice hits without

touching the ball, thus, these shots will not be counted.
However, delaying the game by continuous practice is not
permitted. The violator is admonished, and repeated
infraction will incur the violator one-stroke penalty.

3. The player should hit the ball within ten seconds after
he/she’s ordered to play. The violator is admonished, and
repeated infraction will incur the violator one-stroke penalty.

4. It is not permitted for others to walk in or across the fairway

ahead when player is making a shot. Infraction will incur the
violator one-stroke penalty.

5. It is not permitted for others to shout or bad languageso as

to affect the player hitting the ball. Infraction will incur the
violator one-stroke penalty.

6. When the player makes his/her shot, any slight contact with
the ball will be counted as one stroke.

7. The player must hit the ball with the ends of the mallet
head, either the bottle’s head or bottom. It is not permitted
to hit the ball with the sides of the bottle, or with the shaft of
the mallet. Infraction will incur the violator one-stroke

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 penalty, and play is to resume from where the ball lies in its
new position.

8. It is not permitted to push the ball with the mallet. Infraction

will incur the violator one-stroke penalty, and play is to
resume from where the ball lies in its new position.

9. It is not permitted to hit the rolling ball repeatedly. Infraction

will incur the violator one-stroke penalty, and play is to
resume from where the ball lies in its new position.

10. The player should hold the mallet’s grip shaft by its upper
end, not to the mallet head. Infraction will incur the violator
one-stroke penalty. Should the ball passes through the
gate, it is not recognized and, in addition to the penalty
applied, play is to resume from where the ball lies in its new
position.

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CHAPTER EIGHT: INFRACTIONS OF RULES IN
PLAY AND PENALTIES APPLIED

1. The ball on the fairway that lies further away from the gate
is given priority to hit, or the order of play shall be directed
by the referee. Any player cannot hit his/her ball at will.
Infraction will incur the violator one-stroke penalty, and play
is to resume from where the ball lies in its new position

2. The player who hits the ball on the fairway and it roll out of
bounds without touching the boundary line, it is still
regarded as out of bounds. One-stroke penalty is applied.

3. Should the ball in play comes in obstruction against the next

player, the concerned player can always request to play
first or mark the ball with permission from the referee.
Infraction will incur the violator one-stroke penalty.

4. The ball in play which bumped on obstacles taken as the

boundary line and rebound back to the fairway is not
regarded as out of bounds. However, the ball in play which
bumped on obstacles outside the boundary line is penalized
as out of bounds.

5. During play on curving fairways, the ball should be proceeded

on the fairway. To play the ball flying over out of bounds
areas is not permitted. Infraction will incur the violator’s ball
penalized as out of bounds.

6. When balls on the fairway bumped each other by hitting:

(1) The ball at rest that was bumped but remain inbound;
play is to resume from where the ball lies in its new
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 position. In event of the ball at rest bumped to pass
through the gate, it is regarded as completion of one
fairway competition. However, should the ball at rest
bumped out of bounds, one-stroke penalty is not
applied.

(2) Should the ball in play bumped out of bounds by

another, it is penalized as out of bounds.

(3) Should the ball in play remains inbound after bumped,

play is to resume from where the ball lies in its new
position
7. During play, the player against sportsmanship is admonished
and requested to improve; at the same time, the infraction will
incur violator one-stroke penalty. Repeated infraction will
result in disqualification to the violator from the competition.

8. During play, the player who touches balls on the fairway

with any part of the body or with the equipment holding during
play, the infraction will incur violator one-stroke penalty, and
play is to resume from where the ball lies in its new position.

9. During play, the player who action without observing the

rules, or hits the ball with the mallet between his/her legs,
one-stroke penalty is applied, and play is to resume from
where the ball lies in its new position. If the ball passes
through the gate, it is not recognized.

10. During play, the player who requests to replace his/her

equipment, the replacement is permitted after completion of
one fairway competition (excluding the case that the
equipment is damaged). Before play, the equipment should
be inspected by the referee. Infraction will result in
disqualification to the violator from the competition.
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CHAPTER NINE: INFRACTIONS OF RULES IN
GATE AREA AND PENALTIES APPLIED
1. The referee can decide the order of play according to the
condition of the balls within the gate area. In principle, the ball
nearer to the gate is given priority. The player who disobeys
referee’s orders will incur one-stroke penalty, and play is to
resume from where the ball lies in its new position. Should the
ball in play passes through the gate, it is not recognized.
2. The player cannot damage the gate intentionally. The
violator is admonished and applied to one-stroke penalty.
Repeated infraction will result in disqualification to the violator
from the competition.

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CHAPTER TEN : RECORDING METHODS

Mark Meaning Description

／ Stroke Represents one stroke
Represents the ball is hit and out of
v Penalty bounds (OB ) or player violates the
rules listed on Woodball rules.
Represents ball hit through the gate
Subtraction of beyond 5 meters mark line.
△
One Stroke Subtraction of one stroke is applied
according to Woodball rules.
Represents the ball successful
Passing through
passing through a gate then make a
○ the Gate
circle on the number of the last
Successfully
column.
3. Note:： Beside the mark of △ and ／ could be in
the same column together with the mark of ○, every column is
allowed to have only one mark.

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4. Example I: Stroke: 4 strokes

Gate No. Column 1: First shot

4 Column 2: Previous shot out of bounds (OB)
1 v 3 4 or violates the rules
△ 6 7 8 Column 3: Hitting
 Column 4: Hitting
Column 5: Ball Passes through the gate
successfully, also hit through the
gate beyond 5 meters mark line, subtraction
of one stroke is
Example II: Stroke: 6applied.
strokes
Recording Methods
Gate No. Column 1: First shot
6 Column 2: Previous shot OB or violates the
rules
1 v 3 v Column 3: Hitting
Column 4: Previous shot OB or violates the
 v 7 8
rules
Column 5: Passing through the gate
successfully
Example III: Stroke: 13 strokes
Column 6: After Passing through the gate
Column 1: First shot
Gate No. successfully, violates the rules,
Column 2: Hitting
13 one penalty stroke is applied.
Column 3: Previous
gate beyond shotmark
5 meters OB orline,
violates the
subtraction
1 2 v 4
rules
of one stroke is
5 v 7 8 applied.
Column 4: Hitting
ˇˇ Column 5: Hitting
○ Column 6: Previous shot OB or violates the
rules
Column 7: Hitting
Column 8: Hitting

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 Description of Bottom

Column:

: Hitting
5.
ˇ 6.
: Previous shot OB or violates the
rules
7.
: Hitting
ˇ 8.
: Previous shot OB or violates the
rules
9.
○ : Passing through gate successfully

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Appendix
I. Score Card

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 WOODBALL
TEAM REGISTRATION FORM
STROKE / FAIRWAY
Name of State / University
Team Event
Date of
Sr. No. Name of player Cert.no.
birth
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Single Event
Date of
Sr. No. Name of player Cert.no.
birth
1
2

Double Event
Date of
Sr. No. Name of player Cert.no.
birth
1
2
3
4

Mix Double Event

Date of
Name of player Cert.no.
birth
1
2
3
4
Coach : __________________
Manager : __________________
Address : _________________
Contact No. : ________________ Email : ________________

Name & Sign. of Team Manager/Official

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NOTE
Fill Entry Form with total number of the players, their Names.
Date of Birth, School/ College/ Institution / State Name in serial
number.

State Association can make their own Entry and Registration as

per above format for their District & State Championship

Boy’s & Girls Team fill up entry and registration form separately

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II. Woodball Technical Terms

Course Cleaning the Ball

Gate Obstacle
Ball Moving the Ball
Mallet Stopped
Mallet Head Time Out
Fairway Order of Play
First Shot Out of Bounds
Hitting Par
Touch Starting Line
Double Contact Starting Area
Gate Area 5 Meters for Attacking Line
Pick Up 30 Meters for Passing Line

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 International Referee : The Hand
Signs of the Referee

1. Start to play：

Extend the arm forward and incline

downward about 45 degrees, the palm
open and the fingers drawn close to
each other, pointing to the starting line
and at the same time call aloud, “start play”

2. Hand sign of hitting:

Extend the arm upward to the

shoulder’s height, palm facing down
and the index finger pointing to the
direction of the hitter to the gate and
moves horizontally several times.

3. Out of bounds:

First with the thumb upward, bend the

arm slightly and swing backward from
the front over the shoulder to a stop
behind the head. Swing several times
to show the ball being outside the
boundary.

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 4. Infractions:

Raise the arm upward and straight

closely to the ear and face to the
hitter.

5. Time out:

Make a T type with both palms in

front of the breast to show “time out”.

6. Through the gate:

Extend the arm straight with the

thumb upward and point to the
hitter to show the ball he/she hit
passing through the gate
successfully and to express
congratulation and admiration to
the hitter.

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 Types of Medals
Stroke Competition Fairway Competition
1st Place : Gold Medal 1st Place : Gold Medal
2nd Place : Silver Medal 2nd Place : Silver Medal
3rd Place : Bronze Medal 3rd Place : Bronze Medal
4th Place : Bronze Medal 4th Place : Bronze Medal

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MLA & President,
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