[citation needed] A similar game is popular in Canada where it is generally referred to as "mini hockey.
"[6] The Canadian version is usually unstructured and played by children with "mini hockey sticks" approximately 20 inches in length inside homes and schools, although some more structured leagues do exist.
The goals consist of a marker on each side, or some mechanism at least half a metre deep to catch the ball .
Accidental infringements in defensive zones result in a free hit to the opposing team on the 10 metre line, in line with the point where the infringement took place In the interests of safety players are strongly encouraged to wear a mouth guard and shin guards for both training and playing.
At no time should a player, coach or any other person at Mini hockey swing a stick so that it is raised above waist height.