Arena Rule 7. Scoring Goals and Winning

In plain English

A goal is one point. From outside the 25, it is two.

• A goal is one point, and goals from handicap or penalty count the same. Most goals wins.
• To score, the ball has to hit the back-board inside the goal area. The arena goal is capped in height, where an outdoor goal goes up forever.
• A goal counts two points if a field goal is scored from outside the defenders' 25 yard line, directly or by a deflection; if a Penalty 5 or 6 is scored the same way; if a defender's foul stopped such a ball going in; or if the ball goes in off the post. Deflected inside the 25, it is worth one. The mounted umpire signals two by making a T with arm and stick.
• That doubling is the rule arena tactics turn on - a side behind late starts shooting from range on purpose.
• Where a foul denied a two-pointer, play resumes with a 25 yard hit out, ball central to the goal, defenders 10 yards off, and play is continuous as soon as it is hit or hit at.
• After a goal the defending team has the next play, with the attackers 10 yards off until they hit or hit at it. Fail to play within five seconds and the umpire throws the ball in on the 25 yard line.
• Whistle and goal together: the goal is disallowed only if a foul against the attacking side is confirmed. A foul against the defence, or one that is overruled, leaves the goal standing, and a goal scored as a time out is called counts.

A goal shall count as two points if:... A field goal is scored either directly or by a deflection from outside the defender's 25 yard line.

Quoted extract · Green Book 2025, Rule 7

Read arena rule 7 in the Green Book 2025

How many points will be awarded if a goal is scored as a result of Penalty 4?

• One
• Two ✓
• Three
• Four

Goal Scored from outside 25 yard line.

What happens if a foul occurs during continuous play after a goal had been scored and the foul is within the 25 yard line?

• The umpire has the discretion to award a hit from the 25 or move up to the halfway line ✓
• The fouled team is given the choice of a hit from the halfway line or a 25 defended
• The fouled team is given the choice of a hit from the 25 yard line or a 25 defended
• A Penalty 2 is awarded

Goal Scored from outside 25 yard line.

In a recessed goal, does the ball need to hit the backboard to be considered scored?

• Yes ✓
• No

All defenders to be 10 yards from the ball when it is hit or hit at. iv) If the ball hits the post and goes in the goal. 27 To indicate that two goals have been awarded, the mounted umpire must raise an arm vertically with the pick-up stick in a horizontal position thus forming a "T".

Under which conditions does a goal count as two points?

• When a field goal is scored from inside the 25 yard line
• When a Penalty 1 is scored from inside the 25 yard line
• When a foul is committed by a defending player inside the 25 yard line
• When a field goal is scored directly or by a deflection from outside the defender’s 25 yard line ✓

All defenders to be 10 yards from the ball when it is hit or hit at. iv) If the ball hits the post and goes in the goal. 27 To indicate that two goals have been awarded, the mounted umpire must raise an arm vertically with the pick-up stick in a horizontal position thus forming a "T".

How many points is a goal worth if a Penalty 5 or 6 is scored directly or by a deflection from outside the defender’s 25 yard line?

• 1
• 2 ✓
• 3
• 4

Goal Scored from outside 25 yard line.

If a defending player commits a foul that prevented a ball that was hit or deflected from outside the 25 yard line scoring a goal, what is the result?

• Play resumes with a free hit from the halfway line
• 2 points awarded. Play resumes with a 25 yard hit out, ball placed central to goal, and play is continuous as soon as the ball has been hit or hit at. All defenders to be 10 yards from the ball when it is hit or hit at ✓
• 1 point awarded. Play resumes with a 25 yard hit out, ball placed central to goal, and play is continuous as soon as the ball has been hit or hit at. All defenders to be 10 yards from the ball when it is hit or hit at
• Penalty 4

All defenders to be 10 yards from the ball when it is hit or hit at. iv) If the ball hits the post and goes in the goal. 27 To indicate that two goals have been awarded, the mounted umpire must raise an arm vertically with the pick-up stick in a horizontal position thus forming a "T".

How far must defenders be from the ball when it is hit or hit at following a foul that prevented a potential two-point goal?

• 10 yards ✓
• 15 yards
• 20 yards
• 25 yards

All defenders to be 10 yards from the ball when it is hit or hit at. iv) If the ball hits the post and goes in the goal. 27 To indicate that two goals have been awarded, the mounted umpire must raise an arm vertically with the pick-up stick in a horizontal position thus forming a "T".

What gesture does the mounted umpire make to indicate that two goals have been awarded?

• Raises an arm horizontally with the pick-up stick in a vertical position
• Raises an arm vertically with the pick-up stick in a horizontal position forming a "T" ✓
• Makes a thumbs-up gesture
• Waves the pick-up stick in a circle

All defenders to be 10 yards from the ball when it is hit or hit at. iv) If the ball hits the post and goes in the goal. 27 To indicate that two goals have been awarded, the mounted umpire must raise an arm vertically with the pick-up stick in a horizontal position thus forming a "T".

What happens if the defending team fails to make a play within 5 seconds after a goal is scored?

• The umpire will award a penalty
• The defending team is given an additional 5 seconds to make a play
• The attacking team gets possession of the ball
• The umpire will blow his whistle and throw the ball in on the 25-yard line ✓

Goal Scored from outside 25 yard line.

If a goal is scored at the same time as a foul is called against the attacking side and the foul is confirmed, what happens?

• The goal will be disallowed ✓
• The goal will be allowed
• The play will be repeated
• The goal will be allowed, but the foul will result in a penalty

All defenders to be 10 yards from the ball when it is hit or hit at. iv) If the ball hits the post and goes in the goal. 27 To indicate that two goals have been awarded, the mounted umpire must raise an arm vertically with the pick-up stick in a horizontal position thus forming a "T".

If a goal is scored at the same time as the whistle blows for a time out, what happens?

• The goal will be disallowed
• The goal shall be counted and play resumed ✓
• The play will be repeated
• The game will be paused and the situation reviewed

Goal Scored from outside 25 yard line.

What happens if the Mounted Umpire is unsighted when a goal is scored?

• The goal is automatically disallowed
• They may blow the whistle and confer with the Assistant Umpire ✓
• The goal is automatically counted
• Play continues uninterrupted

All defenders to be 10 yards from the ball when it is hit or hit at. iv) If the ball hits the post and goes in the goal. 27 To indicate that two goals have been awarded, the mounted umpire must raise an arm vertically with the pick-up stick in a horizontal position thus forming a "T".

If a goal is subsequently awarded after the Mounted Umpire consults with the Assistant Umpire, how is the game restarted?

• With a throw-in from the halfway line
• With a 15-yard hit central to goal by the now attacking side (they were the defending team when the goal was scored) ✓
• With a 15-yard hit by the defending side
• With a throw-in on the 25 yard line

All defenders to be 10 yards from the ball when it is hit or hit at. iv) If the ball hits the post and goes in the goal. 27 To indicate that two goals have been awarded, the mounted umpire must raise an arm vertically with the pick-up stick in a horizontal position thus forming a "T".

If a goal is not awarded after consultation between the umpires, how is the game restarted?

• With a throw-in from the halfway line
• With a 15-yard hit by the defending side
• With a 15-yard hit central to goal by the attacking side
• With a throw-in on the 25 yard line ✓

All defenders to be 10 yards from the ball when it is hit or hit at. iv) If the ball hits the post and goes in the goal. 27 To indicate that two goals have been awarded, the mounted umpire must raise an arm vertically with the pick-up stick in a horizontal position thus forming a "T".

Following a disputed goal where it is decided it was not a goal, on which side should the defended goal be when the umpire throws in on the 25 yard line?

• Umpires right ✓
• Umpires left

All defenders to be 10 yards from the ball when it is hit or hit at. iv) If the ball hits the post and goes in the goal. 27 To indicate that two goals have been awarded, the mounted umpire must raise an arm vertically with the pick-up stick in a horizontal position thus forming a "T".

A field goal is struck from outside the defenders’ 25 yard line and scores. How many points?

• One
• Two ✓
• Three
• One, plus a free hit

Goal Scored from outside 25 yard line.

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