Rule Systems
The various rule systems differ predominantly regarding the number of touches each team may have. They will also cover specific guidelines equipment and game conduct . Within Brazil and Hungary, there are three most popular rule systems:
“12 Touch”
Game duration: two 10- or 15-minutes halves, depending on previously agreed upon rules.
Number of touches: 12 per team per possession, no more than 3 with any field piece
Principal characteristics: Higher scoring than conventional football. This style of play favors skilled touches and shooting rather than offensive strategy. Defensive strategy plays a more significant role in the positioning and marking of offensive pieces.
A variation used mostly in informal games places no limit to the number of consecutive touches by a team in possession of the ball, or by any of its pieces. While favoring ball control, this mode allows skilled players to stall games and play by the clock. This is the most widely used rule system in Hungary and highly favored at international tournaments.
“3 Touch”
Game duration: two 25-minutes halves
Number of touches: 3 per team per possession, shots on goal only following a pass
Principal characteristics: Scoring typical of conventional football. Strategy primarily revolves around limiting opposing team shots on goal.
“1 Touch”
Game duration: two 25-minutes halves
Number of touches: 1 per team per possession; 2 at the onset of play (start, half, throw-in and goal-kick)
Principal characteristics: Very difficult to play with very low scoring. Strategy primarily revolves around sending the ball into opposing half of play and maintaining the ball in that position.
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