Illegal Screen

68 - ILLEGAL SCREEN

Signals 9 and 15 apply. Illegal Obstruction/Holding & Free Shot. An illegal screen is when a player actively impedes the progress of an opposing player, except where:

68.1. Both players are competing for the ball; or

68.2. The opposing player is in possession of the ball; or

68.3. The opposing player is within three (3) meters of the ball and is the nearest player to the ball, where the ball is on the water and not in the air (also classed as being in Control); or

68.4. Both players are jostling within the six (6) metre area.

68.5. A player is considered to be actively impeding the progress of an opponent when their kayak is moving and/or they are attempting active paddle strokes.

(Therefore a stationary player from either the defending or attacking team will not be penalised for an illegal screen unless they begin to actively move their boat or paddle to impede the progress of an opponent who attempts to go around them.)