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Say I have been called up for obstruction in the circle and the shooter then has the ball and moves to the space where the umpire has said. I was standing where I believed the infringement occured but the umpire told me to move up with the player. Am I allowed to stay where I was or do I have to step up as well? ( She was literally a step infront of me )
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Maddie BowdPlayer, Australia
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Eleanor DurrPlayer, England
Hi Maddie,
According to the new rules, the shooter technically does not need to wait for you to be next to her. Personally, my advice would be to follow what the umpire says. An umpire has incredible control over the match and if they show a disliking to you may call you up more than necessary - which can be incredibly frustrating. Therefore, technically you can stand where you want so long as it is not giving you an advantage e.g. in front of the shooter, closer to the post and you are not interfering with the shooters shot.
Hope this makes sense.
Michael SeeryCoach, Australia
The sanction is taken where the infringer (defender) was standing unless that places the non-offending side at a disadvantage. The infringer has a responsibility to be out of play, ie beside and away from the player taking the penalty.
As Eleanor says the shooter doesnât have to wait for you but if you make no attempt to be out of play you could be penalised further or cautioned.
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