B. Other Players: All other players must be on the same side of the Half Line as the goal their team is defending until the Referee says “Play,” at which time they may cross the Half Line. No player other than the Sprinters may enter the Center Circle until the ball has been hit or hit at by one or both of the Sprinters. All players except the Sprinters may be moving before the Referee says “Play.”
C. False Start:
1. If one team violates the procedure set forth in parts A and B, the Referee shall award a Penalty 2 to the other team, the free shot to be taken from the center of the Center Circle;
2. If both teams violate the procedure set forth in parts A and B, another Sprint shall be held, with either team free to designate a different Sprinter.
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