Boundaries & 5cm Line Widths (தமிழ்)

கபாடி அதிகாரப்பூர்வ விதிகள்: The lines on all four sides of the playfield are known as boundaries (AB, BC, CD, DA), measuring exactly 5cm in width.

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Visual Breakdown — கபாடி அதிகாரப்பூர்வ விதிகள்: The lines on all four sides of the playfield are known as boundaries (AB, BC, CD, DA), measuring exactly 5cm in width.

Rule Overview

Beginner & Advanced Breakdown

Beginner Summary

The 5cm wide white lines marking the edges of the court are the boundary lines. Stepping outside them without a touch makes you OUT!

Technical & Advanced Nuances

Line thickness (5cm) is counted inside the active field of play. During touch or struggle, keeping contact with the 5cm line maintains valid in-bounds status.

Official AKFI Regulation

The Official Rule Text

The lines on the four sides of the playfield are known as the boundaries (AB, BC, CD and DA). All lines will be of 5cm width and will be part of the FOP at the time of struggle and touch.

Real Match Scenario & Referee Decision

How Referees Officiate This Rule

Match Scenario

Defender heel touches the outer edge of the 5cm end line during a struggle. Because contact is maintained on the line, the defender is declared IN-BOUNDS.

Referee Call & Signal

Line umpires watch the outer edge of the 5cm line to judge out-of-bounds stepping.

Coach Tip & Tactical Advice

Instruct defenders to keep toe contact on the 5cm line during corner tackles.

Key Points to Remember

5cm line width
Part of FOP during struggle
Stepping completely outside is OUT

Rule Knowledge Quiz

Test Your Understanding

Q1: Regarding Boundaries & 5cm Line Widths, which statement is correct?

A: 5cm line width B: Boundary lines are ignored during raids. C: Raids have unlimited time duration. D: Touch is prohibited.

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What is the key rule requirement of Boundaries & 5cm Line Widths?

The lines on all four sides of the playfield are known as boundaries (AB, BC, CD, DA), measuring exactly 5cm in width. Governed strictly under AKFI 2026 regulations.

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