Choose the playing surface and confirm the scoring end zones at each end of the court
Decide the number of players and whether you’re playing singles or doubles
Select the puck weights and ensure all players use the same type of puck for the match
Determine who shoots first (coin toss or agreed method)
Stand behind the shooting line at your end before each shot
Hold the puck and aim it toward the scoring end of the court
Release the puck so it slides onto the playing surface without pushing or lifting
After all pucks are thrown, stop play when pucks come to rest
Score by awarding points based on which scoring zone each puck lies in at the end of the round
Use the standard scoring rule for your match format (commonly: only the pucks in the scoring zones count, and the closest puck to the farthest line typically determines the score)
Remove pucks from the court and switch ends for the next round
Continue rounds until a player or team reaches the agreed winning score (commonly 15 or 21) or the agreed number of rounds is completed
Follow house rules for fouls and re-shoots (common fouls include pushing a puck, stepping over the line, or interfering with other pucks)