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Challenging Netball Rules No 6

OBSTRUCTION OF A PLAYER IN POSSESSION OF THE BALL 

(Rule 11.1)

An opposing player may attempt to deflect or intercept the ball or defend a player in possession of the ball, provided there is a distance of not less than 0.9 m (3 ft) measured on the ground from the nearest part of the landing foot of the player with the ball to the nearest part of the opposing player’s nearer foot.

SCENARIO:  Both the GK and the GD is within 3ft of the landing foot of the shooter.  DO YOU PENALIZE BOTH? Yes 

Umpire calls:  Obstruction both players – Penalty Pass

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