PowerSlap

Matches are scored on the 10-Point Must System. Open scoring may be used at the Promoter's election, in consultation with the Executive Director and/or Commission.

Chalk provided by the Promoter must be used by participants on their striking hand prior to their first strike. Additional chalk is required thereafter only at the referee's instruction, based on whether the striking hand has sufficient chalk to indicate where the strike lands.

The Promoter may permit participants to have at least one corner or coach beside the stage during the match. Alternatively, the Promoter may provide a neutral corner or coach.

Flinching: Any bodily movement (including shoulder blocking) or head movement after setting the defensive position that adversely affects a strike. Minor movements like clenching that do not affect a strike are not a flinch.

After a clean strike, the 60-second Defender recovery clock begins. The Defender must return to their box, establish fitness to continue, and be declared "Recovered" by the referee before the clock expires.

The Promoter must ensure the following safety personnel and resources are in place at each event: Supervising physician plus one additional physician or licensed physician assistant; Three emergency medical technicians (EMTs); Three ambulances

Petroleum jelly may be applied solely by an authorized cutman if the cutman or supervising physician determines it is necessary for the safety of the participant. The Promoter may permit additional equipment if it has a health and safety function ...

When a participant lands a strike while committing a Striker foul (illegal wind-up, clubbing, or stepping) and the opponent completes a legal strike in the same round, the fouling participant loses the round 10-8 (loss of strike value plus loss of...

Fingernails must be cut below the fingertips and rounded without sharp edges; Hair must be pulled back such that it is not in the Permitted Target Area; Facial hair is permitted; the Promoter may set beard length restrictions

An injury to one hand or arm does not disqualify a participant if they agree to use their uninjured hand or arm for the remainder of the match. The supervising physician has the authority to recommend stoppage at any time if a participant's health is at risk.