How does overtime work?

Getting started · Rule 10.17

Overtime consists of consecutive five-minute periods. The first team to score wins. There is a three-minute break before overtime and a one-minute break between periods, with ends changing.

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How it works

Overtime consists of consecutive five-minute periods. The first team to score wins. There is a three-minute break before overtime and a one-minute break between periods, with ends changing. The first overtime goal decides the game.

In a game

A knockout game stays level, so teams take a break and start a five-minute overtime period.

Remember

The first overtime goal decides the game.