5. THE PLAYERS
5.1. A match is played by two "Regu's", each consisting of three players.
5.2. One of the three players shall be at the back and he is called a "Server (Tekong)".
5.3. The other two players shall be in front, one on the left and the other on the right.
The player on the left is called a "Left Inside" and the player on the right is called a
"Right Inside".
6. PLAYER'S ATTIRE
6.1. The male players must wear jerseys/T-shirts, and sports shoes (women: round
neck T-shirts with sleeves, shorts length at least at knee level for woman players);
and sports shoes with rubber soles. It is forbidden for players to wear anything that
endangers the opponents during the game. In case of cold weather, the players
are permitted to use tracksuits.
6.2. The entire apparel of a player is regarded as part of his body.
All jerseys/T-shirts should be tucked in.
6.3. Anything that helps to speed the ball or that helps the movement of a player is
notallowed.
6.4. The Captain of each Regu shall wear an armband on the left arm.
6.5. All jerseys/T-shirts are to be numbered at the back. A player must be assigned
with one permanent number throughout the tournament. Each participating team is
allowed to use only number 1 to number 15. The size of the number shall not be
less than 19 cm in height.
7. SUBSTITUTION
7.1. There shall be no repeat of the same player in any team competition involving
more than one Regu.
7.2. Substitution of a player is allowed at any time on request made by the Team
Manager to the Official Referee when the ball is not in play.
7.3. Each "Regu" may nominate none to maximum of two reserve players, but can
make only one substitution in a match.
7.4. A Player who has been sent off by umpire during a match may be substituted,
provided no substitution has been made.
7.5. Any "Regu" having less than 3 players will not be allowed to continue the game
and will be considered as having lost.
8. OFFICIALS
The game shall be managed by the following officials:
i) 1 Official referee
ii) 2 Umpires
iii) 6 Linesmen (4 sidelines and 2 baselines)
9. THE COIN TOSS & WARM UP
Before commencing the game, the umpire will toss a coin or disc and the side
winning the toss shall have the option of "Choosing Service" or "Choosing Side". The
side winning the toss shall "warm-up" first for 2 minutes followed by the other "Regu".
Only 5 persons are allowed to move freely in the court with the official ball.