All other attackers shall be outside the circle. The ball must be passed at least once before a direct shot at goal can be taken. Four other defenders will stand outside the goal on the opposite side of the goal to where the ball is being pushed out. The remaining two defenders will stand on the centre line. For a deliberate breach or an unintentional breach that would have otherwise resulted in a goal inside the circle, a penalty stroke will be taken without any other player from the opposing team in the goal.
Personal safety is paramount.
The game clock shall be stopped where applicable The injured player shall be withdrawn from the competition by an official and shall not return until the bleeding has stopped, all traces of blood removed and the wound is completely covered. The injured player may be replaced where the rules of the game permit. Bloodied uniform items and or equipment must be replaced. Where games are played on a synthetic surface, any blood left on the surfaced must be removed before the game continues. 1 Points 1 3.