Rule 9.9 - fih.ch/en/sport/rules Players must not intentionally raise the ball from a hit except for a shot at goal. A raised hit must be judged explicitly on whether or not it is raised intentionally. It is not an offence to raise the ball unintentionally from a hit, including a free hit, anywhere on the field unless it is dangerous. If the ball is raised over an opponent’s stick or body on the ground, even within the circle, it is permitted unless judged to be dangerous. Given that it hit Neil in the hand/head - I would suggest it was dangerous. I also conferred with Olympic umpire Tim Pullman... Should have been a 16 yard hit. This type of scenario can never be a short corner.
Posted on: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 15:47:16 +0000