Rule changes with Playing the Ball.

The hand signal for the “old” replay has changed – also the wording.

It’s now called REPOSSESSION                                                                 (SIGNAL:  hands twist from side to side in a parallel motion)

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 11.6:  “After having possession and releasing the ball, a player may not touch the ball again before it touches another player, or it rebounds from the goalpost.”

(Important is that umpires must understand that it’s only repossession if a player have possession/control of the ball – the player could have passed the ball – and then loose control and catch the ball again.)

For all other infringements of Incorrect Playing of the Ball the signal is the following:

(One hand, palm down, move vertically up and down in a bouncing action.)

The call the umpire will make is different.  HERE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES:

Playing the ball on the Ground – Free Pass (A player may not fall on the ball to gain possession or gain possession of the ball while lying, sitting or kneeling on the ground.)

Using the Goal Post – Free Pass (A player may not use the goal post as support, including to gain or retain Possession of the ball.

Replayed Ball – Free Pass (Bounce the ball twice then catch it.)

Incorrect Playing of the Ball – Free Pass (Kick the ball, Roll the ball)

PLAY THE BALL according to the Rules of Netball!