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Cepilón, also known colloquially as brushball or sweepball, is a sport played between two teams of up to three players with a spherical ball. Developed in the early 21st century on the Iberian peninsula, the game has spread to Northern Africa, where it is most popular amongst children, though is often played with modified equipment. The sport's complete rules begun translation in late 2004, and were complete in March 2010. What follows is an abbreviated version of the laws.

Etymology
Cepilón is a hybrid word formed from literal Spanish: "Cepillo" meaning to brush, and "Balón", meaing ball.

Equipment
Ball (6.7cm in diameter); brushes (similar to a broom) enough for all players; and a means of defining field of play and goals.

Field of Play
Rectangular: between a minimum of seven (7) and a maximum of fourteen (14) metres in length (that is, from goal to goal), and between a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6) metres in width. The boundaries may or may not be marked with lines, however must be defined before commencing play. A line dividing the field of play into two equal halves should also be defined. The goals at opposite ends of the field of play should measure approximately 80-100cm across, and be clearly defined.

Laws of Play
The object of the game is to score by driving the ball (approximately 6.7cm in diameter) into the opposition goal. A match is played between two, four or six players, though substitutes may be introduced in place of starting players. Substitutions are unlimited, though must only take place either after a goal has been scored, or the ball is out of play. Play is commenced following a number of procedures: i.	Teams have been clearly defined from one another; ii. Each team is familiar with the Laws of Play; iii. Each team is satisfied with the equipment of both themselves and their opposition; iv. A coin toss (or other variation) has decided which team will begin with possession of the ball; v.	Each member of each team is in a position to commence play vi. Play commences with the ball on the half-way line.

The ball must not be touched with the hand or arm of any player at any time during play, except for when the ball has crossed out of the defined boundaries, or a goal has been recorded. Only the brush of participating players can be used to manoeuvre the ball into the goal, and feet may be used only in the defensive half. Cepilón is a contact sport, though minimal contact should be made when attempting to retrieve possession of the ball. Play is complete, and the match should be stopped when one team has scored ten (10) times past the opposition. Teams should swap sides after a total of seven goals have been scored.