1931

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RULES.
14..
Undercutting.
—No player shall intentionally undercut the
ball. The scoop stroke, which raises the ball, is permissible
(except as provided for in Rule 15), but the umpire shall penalise
it in any particular instance if it is dangerous in itself or likely
to lead to dangerous play. The ball may be hit whilst in the air.
15.
Free Hit.
—When a free hit is being taken, no other player
shall stand within 5 yds. of the striker. Should, however, the
umpire consider that a player is doing so in order to gain time,
he may allow the hit to be taken at once.
After taking a free hit, the striker shall not participate in the
game until the ball has been touched or hit by another player.
The ball must be hit fairly, the scoop stroke not being
permissible in this instance.
Should the striker hit at but miss the ball, the hit shall be
taken again provided he has not given " sticks."
16.
Penalty Bully.
—A penalty bully shall be taken by the
offender, or by any other player of the defending team if the
offender is incapacitated or has been suspended for misconduct,
and by any player of the attacking team, on the spot where the
breach occurred.
All other players shall remain beyond the nearer 25 yds. line
until the penalty bully has been completed.
If during the progress of a bully the ball passes wholly over any
part of the goal line, which is within the striking circle, other than
that between the goal posts, off the stick or person of the offender,
the penalty bully shall be taken again.
If the ball passes wholly over the goal line, between the goal
posts, off the stick of the attacker, or stick or person of the
offender, a goal shall be scored.
In all other cases, as soon as the ball has passed wholly outside
the striking circle, the game shall be re-started by a bully on
the centre of the nearer 25 yds. line.
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