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Umpires Questions & Answers |
| 1) What are the rules on 'causing contact'? I would really like some clarity on what you can and cannot do when marking your opponent.
Many thanks!
Fiona |
Please refer to rule 17.2 [i], [ii], - 'In an effort to attack or defend or to play the ball, a player SHALL NOT: [i] move into the path of an opponent who is committed to a particular landing space, [ii] position so closely that the player is unable to move without contacting'.
You can mark your opponent close - but Are you causing the contact? It's up to
the umpire to see is the intent there OR are they contesting (50/50). If this
is happening what is the point in stopping the game for contact. It also depends on the level of the game being umpired. |
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