Re: Question for umpires

Ian:

Thanks for the additional information. This helps me find a reasonable
balance. I found it odd that there were no Rules Interpretations at all for
Section 11.

Don


"Ian Warren" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> 1) A shot from inside the 'D' off target, hits the defender (stick or
body)
> and goes in is a goal, regardless of if the keeper had it covered or not.
>
> 2) A shot from inside the 'D' on target , hits the defenders body (inc.
feet
> etc.) has two outcomes:
>         a) if a goal would have been scored if it had not hit the defender
> then its a penalty stroke
>         b) if it would not have gone in (i.e. keeper behind defender) then
> its a penalty corner.
>
> 3) Any deliberate foul, within the 25 if outdoor or the half if indoor,
> which was caused in order to prevent a goal scoring opportunity is a
penalty
> stroke.
>
> The actual decisions made often reflect the umpires experience and
> confidence, many umpires won't give penalty strokes because they are not
> confident enough.
>
> Regards,
> Ian Warren.
>
> P.S. I'm currently coaching national league, playing just below and
> umpiring. At the top level the umpires wouldn't hesitate to give the
stroke.
>