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Regelinterpretationen STF

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Introduction

The rules set out in the Standard Matchplay Rules leave room for interpretation in some cases. This document sets out the interpretations of the Referee Commission of the Swiss Tablesoccer Federation:

Interpretations

01: No time fouls without a stopwatch

A referee can only penalize a time-limited action if he has actively measured it with a stopwatch. Exceptions to this are massive violations. The Referee Commission defines a massive violation as 10 seconds over the specified limit.

Behavior as a referee: If a referee notices that a player is pushing the limits or even exceeding them in some cases, they can point this out to the player during a break. The players can then call in a timekeeper.

02: The timekeeper only penalizes time violations.

A timekeeper is explicitly responsible only for enforcing the time limits. All other rules are the responsibility of the players or, if available, the main referee. This means that the timekeeper does not make any reset calls.

03: Balls are generally playable for an entire game

A ball specified at the beginning in the ball supply is generally considered playable for the entire game. A ball can only be replaced if it has a visible defect and can no longer be played (e.g., a large dent that