6.4.4 High Sticking
6.4.4.1 A high sticking infraction is called when a player attempts to contact an
airborne ball with the mallet at a height above the nearest opponent’s
handlebars within approximately 3m.
6.4.4.1.1 A player located at a safe distance – approximately 3m or more – from
their nearest opponent may place their mallet in the air, without swinging
it, and deflect the ball to the ground directly below their mallet.
6.4.4.1.2 A player is permitted to use their hand, with their mallet pointed straight
down, to contact an airborne ball as per 4.7.2.1. ( which is the following : Slapping
*4.8.1. Deliberately redirecting or add momentum to the ball with the hands, or the feet is *
considered slapping.
4.8.2. Slapping the ball is not permitted.
*4.8.2.1. A defensive player within their own crease may use the hands to redirect the *
ball, but may not grab, an airborne ball that is below shoulder height. )
6.4.4.2 A high sticking infraction is called to all contact to a player’s body above the
shoulders by an opponent’s mallet.
6.4.4.3 A high sticking infraction is called if a scoop is raised above height of the
player’s handlebar or an opponent’s handlebars within approximately 3m.
6.4.4.4 Windup and follow through associated with normal shooting motion that
extends above the height of the nearest opponent’s handlebars is only subject
to a high sticking infraction if the Main Referee deems the swing to be unsafe
or out of control in the following situations:
- If the shot requires a full rotation of the mallet from above the players head
to the ground. - If the follow-through of the back-hand swing extends above the nearest
opponent’s handlebars
