A restraining line must be established a minimum of three (3) metres from the perimeter line. All persons from the active teams must remain outside this line during play. A second restraining line must be established a minimum of two (2) meters from the first restraining line. These restraining lines may be increased by a WFDF Official at their discretion. All other persons, apart from permitted officials, and equipment must remain outside this line during play.
Where a second restraining line is used, the distance for calling a sideline obstruction according to Rule 2.7 is increased from three (3) metres to five (5) metres.