The team that answers a toss-up correctly is awarded 10 points Penalties There will be a five point penalty assessed on any player who buzzes in before the question is completely read with an incorrect answer. This penalty applies only to the first team to ring in on a given tossup. The penalty will apply if the reader has not completed the absolute last word on the paper. If the reader is in the middle of the last word, it is reader judgment whether to assess a penalty. Absolutely no consultation will be allowed during toss-ups.
Consultation includes verbal and non-verbal communication.
Consultation will be treated as an incorrect answer and if it occurs before a question is complete, a 5 point penalty will be assessed. If you answer when you have not rung in, you will be called for consultation, ruled incorrect, given a 5 point penalty if appropriate, and the question will be finished for the other team. A player who buzzed in may answer with our without being recognized by the reader. No player who has buzzed in will be called for consultation. If it is necessary to use a buzzer system that does not have lights, either team may at any time request to see the display panel showing which player has rung in.