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Players on the ground with the ball

Postby mholtz on Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:45 am

If a player is on the ground (i.e. slipped, or fell of his own accord) and he is in possession of the ball, is it legal to check his stick?
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Postby Tim Gray on Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:56 am

I believe it is, but I don't believe it is legal to hit him.
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Re: Players on the ground with the ball

Postby LaxRef on Mon Oct 17, 2005 12:01 pm

mholtz wrote:If a player is on the ground (i.e. slipped, or fell of his own accord) and he is in possession of the ball, is it legal to check his stick?


Yes. There's nothing in the rules to prevent it. However, as mentioned, you cannot bodycheck a player on the ground.
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Postby mholtz on Mon Oct 17, 2005 12:09 pm

great. thanks.
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