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Scenario · ID 86

The blue GS steps up to take a penalty pass in the goal circle. She places her left foot at the spot indicated by the umpire and takes a big step forward with her right foot leaving her left foot grounded. As she moves to take the shot, she drags her left foot towards the post. Her right foot remains grounded throughout. The shot goes up and passes through the net.

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Correct decision

The blue GS is penalised for footwork and a free pass is awarded to the red team where the blue GS dragged her left foot. No goal is awarded.

Explanation

Rule 6.19 requires the player taking any sanction to comply with the footwork rule once positioned. The left foot placed at the spot indicated by the umpire is classified as a one-foot landing. Dragging the landing foot breaks the footwork rule, so a free pass is correctly awarded to the non-infringing side.

Relevant rules

Rule 6.19

Any player taking a sanction or action must obey the footwork rule [Rule 13] once it has been set. The foot placed at the point indicated is considered as equivalent to a ‘one-foot landing’.

Sanction: If the infringement occurred on court, free pass.

Action: If the infringement occurred off court, throw-in to the opposing team.

Rule 13.3

A player in possession of the ball may not:

Drag or slide the landing foot.
Hop on either foot.
Jump from both feet and land on both feet while still in possession of the ball.
Fall to the ground and re-ground the landing foot.

Sanction: Free pass.

Terminology: Footwork.

Rule 6.19

Rule 13.3

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