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QUICK QUIZ

1. Is the ball out of court when…..

a) it touches the ground out of court?

b) it touches an object or person outside the court?

c) in the course of the game it hits the goal post and rebounds back on court?

2. Within what time after the umpire blows the whistle for the centre pass must the centre release the ball?

3. May a player…..

a) tip the ball in an uncontrolled manner into the air more than once?

b) tip the ball in an uncontrolled manner, then bat it forwards, then catch it

c) tip the ball in an uncontrolled manner, then bat it towards another player?

4. A ball thrown in from behind the goal line is caught by a team-mate standing in the centre third.

a) What is the penalty?

b) Where would it be awarded?

5. What would be the umpiring ruling if a player, other than a goal shooter or goal attack, throws the ball through the ring?

6. A defender has taken up a position 0.9m from the player with the ball.

a) May the defender remain at that position and attempt to intercept if the player with the ball lessens the distance by taking a step forward?

b) May the defender step forward towards the player with the ball during an attempt at interception?

ANSWERS

Question 1: a) Yes b) Yes c) No

Question 2: 3 seconds

Question 3: a) Yes b) No c) Yes

Question 4: a) Free pass/ball over a third

b) Centre third, where ball crossed the line

Question 5: Play continues. No goal is scored.

Question 6: a) Yes b) No