Field game

Abstract

A method of playing a field game is disclosed wherein a rectangular field is defined having first and second ends. Goal structures are located on each of the first and second ends, with the goal structure having a lower scoring area and an upper scoring area. A net-goal is scored when the ball passes through the lower scoring area. A field-goal is scored when the ball passes through the upper scoring area. A non-scoring area may be disposed between the lower scoring area and the upper scoring area. A scoring system may be provided wherein the net-goal scores a higher number of points, e.g., seven points, then a field-goal, e.g., three points. The scoring system also accommodates scoring a greater number of points where net-goals or field-goals are kicked a greater distance from the ends.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A method of playing a field game comprising the steps of: 
 a) defining a rectangular field, having first and second opposing end lines;    b) placing a goal structure on each of the first and second end lines, the goal structure having a lower scoring area and an upper scoring area;    c) scoring a net-goal when a ball passes through the lower scoring area of the goal structure;    d) scoring a field-goal when the ball passes through the upper scoring area of the goal structure.    
     
     
         2 . The method as recited in  claim 1  further comprising the steps of starting the game by kicking the ball into play from within the playing area.  
     
     
         3 . The method as recited in  claim 1  further comprising the step of performing a kick-in when the ball travels out of a side-line of the rectangular field.  
     
     
         4 . The method as recited in  claim 1  further comprising the step of performing a goal-kick when the ball travels past an end line, without scoring a net-goal or a field-goal.  
     
     
         5 . The method as recited in  claim 1  further comprising the step of performing a penalty-kick when an infraction occurs within a penalty area proximate the end line.  
     
     
         6 . The method as recited in  claim 5  further comprising the step of performing a direct-kick when an infraction occurs within the rectangular field outside of the penalty area.  
     
     
         7 . The method as recited in  claim 1  further comprising the step of scoring an extra point immediately after scoring a net-goal, by kicking the ball through the upper scoring area.  
     
     
         8 . The method as recited in  claim 7  further comprising the step of disallowing extra points when the ball is touched by any player within a goal tending area proximate the goal structure.  
     
     
         9 . The method as recited in  claim 1  further comprising the step of disallowing field-goals when the ball is touched by any player within a goal tending area proximate the goal structure.  
     
     
         10 . The method as recited in  claim 5  wherein the penalty area extends twenty (20) yards from each opposing end line.  
     
     
         11 . The method as recited in  claim 8  wherein the goal tending area extends twenty (20) yards from each opposing end line.  
     
     
         12 . The method as recited in  claim 7  wherein the extra point is kicked from a point twenty (20) yards from the goal structure.  
     
     
         13 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising the step of negating points when the ball a non-scoring area disposed between the upper and lower scoring areas.  
     
     
         14 . The method as recited in  claim 1  wherein the step of scoring a net-goal comprises kicking a ball through the lowest scoring area of the goal structure, within a plurality of defined distances from the end line, the scoring value of the net-goal varying in relation to the distance from which the net-goal is kicked.  
     
     
         15 . The method as recited in  claim 1  wherein the step of scoring field-goal comprises kicking a ball through the upper scoring area of the goal structure, within a plurality of defined distances from the end line, the scoring value of the field-goal varying in relation to the distance from which the field-goal is kicked.