06-29-2022, 10:04 AM
(06-29-2022, 09:55 AM)kruddler link Wrote:Not sure if there is a written rule or not, but the logic follow this.
His intention was to spoil first and foremost, NOT hit the ball out of bounds.
As far as I can see it is not a rule.
I'll stand corrected if you can find it.
Often the intent of the spoiling player is obviously to force the ball out of play.
Rule 18.10.2 (b) Kicks, Handballs or 'forces' the football over the Boundary Line...
is a rule and seems quite clear.
It should be a free kick if the intention of the player (in the opinion of the umpire) is to put the ball over the boundary line.
It happens every week.