Here's the quick version of everything you need to know to get started playing chadminton.

• Each period or game begins with a face-off - both chads must be present
• After a score, the scoring team serves the ball to their opponent
• You can screen or hip-check players with your side
• DON'T hit players with your scoop/stick, hit them harder than necessary, or hit anyone on their blind side/back
• DON'T throw your scoop, but you can throw the pillow
• DON'T intentionally kick the ball or touch it with your hands, unless you're playing goalie
• You can stiff arm another player's scoop but DON'T grab it
• If a scoop breaks, the team in possession retains the ball; otherwise, it's a face-off
• If the goalie picks up the ball with the scoop only, he/she can run with the ball
• Otherwise, the goalie must throw the ball in with the scoop and cannot leave the crease
• Offensive players may not enter the crease of the goal they're attacking if the goalie is present
• A throw in from out of bounds in the team's attacking zone must be halfway between the goal and the corner
• The ball is out of bounds if it is completely across the boundary or the player who has possession is completely across the boundary
• DON'T hold the mouth of your scoop against any part of your body to keep the ball in the scoop