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Throw in round back of post to player on other side

When throwing in from the baseline inside the circle can you pass the ball behind the post to a player on the other side of the post. Can't see anything in the rules saying you have to throw in front of the post on the side you are standing on (where ball went out),.

Tracy HallCoach, New Zealand

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Janet Coach, Australia

Yes you can pass the ball behind the goal post.

tracy Coach, New Zealand

thanks Janet - I thought so - but the ump on one end pinged my girls for it last week saying it had to be infront of the post.

Ump down the other end however did not blow it up.

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