Guideline 9 - TIMING OF APPEALS

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G9. TIMING OF APPEALS

The timing of an appeal on interference is important.

In the case of an appeal concerning fair view and freedom to hit the ball directly to the front wall (commonly known as "crossing the flight"), the Referee shall consider the situation at the time the player could have hit the ball.

In the case of interference on backswing, the appeal must be immediate, and before the player makes any attempt to play the ball. Any attempt to hit the ball after backswing interference has occurred indicates that the player has accepted the interference and thus forfeits the right of appeal.

(Note that it is sometimes not possible for the player to immediately stop and appeal during the backswing as it is a fairly continuous movement. The Referee should not refuse a let if the player stops just after contact with the ball in such a situation.)

If there is interference in the act of playing the ball, which includes a reasonable backswing, hit and reasonable follow­through, an appeal is justified. The Referee should consider whether the opponent was crowding (standing too close) and not allowing freedom to play the ball in deciding whether to allow a let or to award a stroke.

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