Source: http://www.leagueofbikepolo.com/forum/rules/2013/07/08/high-sticking
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I saw this rule implemented and promptly ignored this qualifier season. This is one of the rule disputes that I believe we can actually meet at a compromise on so let’s get some good ideas flowing. I think it’s possible to write this rule in a way that mitigates practically all danger associated with rampant face injuries without making defense against airborne assaults impossible. This one’s easy. If you have an idea, give it in the form you would like to see the rule written. Current Form
§7.2 – High Sticking
§7.2.1 – Ahigh sticking penaltywill be assessed in the following situations:
§7.2.1.1 – Aplayer attempts to contact an airborne ballwith their mallet at a height above the shoulder.
§7.2.1.2 – The mallet is brought into contactwith an opposing player’s body above the level
§7.2 – A high sticking penalty will be assessed when a player swings their mallet above their handlebars in a dangerous manner. For example, a high sticking penalty may be assessed when a player swings at an airborne ball or follows through on a shot and either strikes or risks striking an opponent {or spectator?!?} in the head or upper body.
§7.2.1 – The type of penalty assessed, as per §5.1, is at the referee's discretion and depends on the hazardousness of the play.
§7.2.2 – Wear a facecage or duck!
Jul 8 2013 8:07pm Login or register to post comments
#2 henry East Van Bike Polo
This. Please no more calling a high stick in the middle of an open court. What a buncha bull!
Jul 9 2013 3:06am Login or register to post comments
#3 Tyler. Boston
Just make facecages mandatory.
Jul 9 2013 1:26pm Login or register to post comments
Seriously can you not wait for the ball to be at your shoulder level to play it? Even in an open court situation is this truly hindering your ability to play? Make face cages mandatory???!!!?!?! Sure, then what? You rule out high sticking as a penalty because my face is protected? As it is written seems to be the best. I do not think that there are that many shots coming downward from over head height that need to be blocked. They have to start and end below that height to become a goal so make your play when you can.
Jul 9 2013 2:14pm Login or register to post comments