Introduction to the sport of Quad Rugby The Sport: Competition is played by two (2) teams, each team consisting of four (4) players each. All players use wheelchairs and are classified according to the USQRA classification system. Currently athletes are classified as: .5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 or 3.5. Higher numbers depict increased function. Each team may not have a total of more than eight points on the court at one time. Quad Rugby is played on a regulation basketball court. Goals are located at each end of the court and designated by two cones. A Key (restricted) area is marked as shown below. A Penalty box is located on the side of the court opposite the scorers table. The Sport consists of four (4) quarters of eight (8) minutes each. A white regulation volleyball with six (6) pounds of pressure is used. The ball is played with the hands or forearms or is carried on the lap. Basic Rules: The ball may be passed, thrown, batted, rolled, dribbled or carried in any direction subject to the restrictions defined in the rules. The offensive team has ten (10) seconds to inbound the ball. The Offensive team has fifteen (15) seconds to get the ball into the front court. An offensive player in possession of the ball may hold or carry the ball for a maximum of ten (10) seconds at a time.                          He then must either:                          1. Bounce (dribble) the ball once or                          2. Pass the ball to a teammate. Offensive players are allowed in the key (restricted) area for only ten (10) seconds at a time. Only three (3) defensive players are allowed in the key (restricted) area at a time. The goal is scored when an offensive player in possession of the ball touches the goal line with any two (2) wheels of their wheelchair.