Is a game based on modern soccer.
A soccer ball, a #4 youth ball, is wrapped with cloth that is tied in place. Simulation hair and moustache and beard is added with yarn or wig material. Eyes and nose and mouth is then painted on.
Saxon's head represents a game played by viking groups after defeating a saxon warband in battle. They have cut the chief's head off and our kicking it on the field in attempt to score goals with it.
A rectangular field is chosen.
There may or may not be out of bounds.
A goal is set up on either end of the field. This goal is in the style of a Viking A-frame for a tent. It may also include carved figure heads. A half-tent, or sail cloth is strecth over one end like a lean-to. This is the goal.
A time limit or number of scored goals may be set for each game.
A goal is scored when the head is kicked pass the frame of the goal and touches the sail-cloth behind it.
The game begins at mid-field with one side kicking the head in play. Flip coins to determine which team goes first.
All soccer rules are in play.
No one may touch the head with their hands or arms. To do so is a foul and the other team takes possession of the head from that point with a free kick.
If there are out of bounds in play and the head rolls out of bounds, the other team takes possession and may throw the headin from where it went out. There is a 5 second count to throw the head in or that team looses possesion.
There are no corner kicks, if the head goes out of play on the goal side of the field, then the team who owns the head may kick it in from the goal area. All players have to go to mid field for the kick in.
There are no goal keepers and players may not position themselves directly in front of the goal.
No one may stand in between the goal and a free kick. Defender's may stand on either side of the goal and rush in once the head is kicked.
Any number of people may play, of any age and any gender.
Do not kick at a ball higher than your waist, especially if someone is near the ball. You can hit the ball with your head or trap it with your chest or thighs, etc.
Don't hold someone or push them.
Normal garb may be worn and is encouraged.
Its good excercise and great fun for everyone, well, except for the Saxon who lost his head!
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