is there a new rule on tackling this year?

I have been told that players can no longer drop to their knees to
tackle an opponent. I can't see any rule to that effect in the FHI rule
book. Has anyone heard of this?

Peter

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Peter McCallum
Mackay Qld AUSTRALIA

Peter,

Dropping to the ground can be considered under the obstruction rule if done
in a manner to block an opponent, remember support of the stick by the leg
foot is still a no go. It is one of the interpretations that vary but must
be ruled on the occasion rather than a blanket cant play like that. I also
concur that it is not in the current rules.

Trent
Toowoomba


"Peter McCallum" <p5m8.REMOVETHIS.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
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> I have been told that players can no longer drop to their knees to
> tackle an opponent. I can't see any rule to that effect in the FHI rule
> book. Has anyone heard of this?
>
> Peter
>
> --
> Peter McCallum
> Mackay Qld AUSTRALIA