Start of play

a At the beginning of a game the choice of ends shall be decided by the toss of a coin.
b Play shall be started by the referee dropping the ball on to the centre mark between one skater from each side, each of whom shall stand not less than 1 metre from the centre mark.
c After a goal has been scored the game shall restart from the corresponding goal with all skaters of the scoring side in their own half.
d After any other stoppage the game shall be re started by the referee dropping the ball at a point nearest to where it was when play was suspended.
The referee shall not drop the ball within 2 metres of the lines marking the goal areas or within 2 metres of surrounding walls, side lines or barricades, if in use.