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TARGETS

There are three possible targets in COCKBALL. They are, in proper biological terminology, the "penis" and both "testicles." No other part of the body should be targeted. Head shots especially are completely impermissible. Any infractions will be dealt with the same way as an illegal shot.

SCORING

Although points aren't kept track of to determine MVP, there is a scoring etiquette that should be followed. In the event of a successful shot, that is a shot on target, the receiver must declare the target(s) hit, and the severity with which they were struck, within seven seconds (see BASIC RULES). This latter score is determined by means of a self assessment on the part of the receiver as to how much pain has been caused on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest.

COCK-ONE - this is called in the event that the ball makes contact with the receiver's penis only.

COCK-TWO - this is called when the ball has contacted only one testicle.

COCK-TWELVE - this is called when the ball contacts the penis and one testicle.

COCK-22 - this is called when the ball strikes both testicles only.

SUPER-CONTACT - this is a particularly painful and rare shot where the penis and both testicles are struck.

So, for example, a moderate shot may prompt the receiver to declare "COCK-TWO, 4" where a fairly high-scoring shot would be "COCK-TWELVE, 8". You'll get it as soon as you try it. Hearing your opponent yell SUPER-CONTACT! 10! is a priceless experience.

RESIDUAL EFFECT - players who have been hit on target may find that they wish to alter their declared score after a few seconds. This is due to residual effect, sometimes the pain comes a bit later. This effect occurs more frequently later in the game, when the targets start to get mushy. A player may correct his score within the few minutes after a successful hit. The Supreme Council should take notice of the increase. If a player initially calls a COCK-ONE, 3, but then says it has become a COCK-22, 9, he may be deemed untrustworthy. This player may discover what it feels like to play by the honor system when everyone knows that you have no honor. Think about that... and try to have a little self-respect.

If you have already played COCKBALL, or if you wanna shake it up a little, read on in the section on variations. This is where the game really starts to take shape...

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