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Answers to Rules questions - Q15 |
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Idea by Clive Pollard |
The question is : Q15 - Late in the match, the opponent dives to retrieve the ball and hits a good return. Player stops and appeals for distraction. Player could have reached the ball and played a good return. |
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This is correct - well done !! |
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Reason |
Only if opponent is considered to have caused an actual distraction - see Rule 13.1.3. N.B. Referee should be aware of player who deliberately dives and makes the court wet with sweat, thus ensuring a time delay (which may allow recovery from tiredness) while the court floor is dried.
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