69 - ILLEGAL HOLDING

Signals 9 and 15 apply. Illegal Obstruction/Holding & Free Shot.

69.1. A player restricting the movement of an opposing player or gaining support or propulsion by placing their hand, arm, body or paddle on the kayak, or holding the opposing player or equipment.

The following are illegal:

A player using their paddle to lift, pull or hold an opponents kayak while jostling for position in the six metre area, or attempting a kayak or hand tackle.

A player fending off an opponents attempted hand or kayak tackle with their hand or forearm, or with the movement of the elbow towards their opponent.

A player using a forceful action with one or both hands that results in significant contact with the opponent’s arm, or with the ball that is still in contact with the opponent’s hand.

69.2. A player using for propulsion or support, or moving out of place, any playing area equipment e.g. boundary markers, goal supports, or any surrounding object.