Carrying
4 situations. Each one is drawn on the pitch in the app; the call and the rule behind it are below.
A player blocks the ball with their leg once. What is the call?
Allowed. One block or deflection per play with any part of the body is allowed.
A player catches the ball in an open hand. What is the call?
A foul. You may not catch it in an open hand.
A player traps the ball against their pony and rides on. What is the call?
A foul. Carrying it intentionally is a foul.
A player blocks the ball twice in the same play. What is the call?
A foul. The block is one time per play only.
Make the call yourself
Every one of these is drawn on the pitch in the app, and you make the call before you see the answer.
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