75 - TAKING THROWS

For a Free Throw, Free Shot, Side Line, Goal Line or Corner Throw only, the ball may cross over the boundary lines as part of the action of throwing the ball.

75.1. The player taking any goal line-throw, cornerthrow, sideline-throw, free-throw or free-shot must hold the ball above their head, at arms length with their kayak stationary, before taking the throw. The player’s initial throw must travel one metre measured horizontally from the point of release or changed possession to another player of the same team. Infringement incurs a sanction with the opposing team being awarded possession of the ball. Signal 11 and 14 applies. Illegal Possession & Free Throw.

75.2. Free-throws, goal line-throws, corner-throws, restart throws and sideline-throws may not be direct at goal.
If a player taking a Free Throw (not a Free-Shot) attempts a direct shot at goal and the
ball enters the goal mouth, either directly or having deflected off an opponents equipment, then a disallowed goal is signalled and a Goal-Line -Throw is to be awarded. The attempt itself at the goal from a Free Throw is not to be penalised.

75.3. The ball is not in play until the initial throw has travelled at least one metre measured horizontally from the point of release or changed possession to another player of the same team. A player must be allowed to take up their position to take the throw. No opponent may contact the player or their equipment until the throw is taken.
The opposition must not attempt to prevent the ball from travelling one metre measured horizontally.
Infringement incurs a sanction.

Signals 11 and 14 or signals 11 and 15 apply. A free throw will be retaken as a free throw, and a free shot will be retaken as a free shot.

75.4. The player must throw the ball within five seconds of being in possession and in a position to take the throw. The five seconds for the restart applies from when any member of the team is in a position to pick up the ball and take the throw. Any dropping or fumbling of the ball will not be considered, provided the initial throw is taken within the five seconds. Infringement incurs a sanction with the opposing team awarded possession of the ball. Signals 11 and 14 or signals 11 and 15 apply. A free throw will be retaken as a free throw, and a free shot will be retaken as a free shot.

Interfering with a Boundary Throw, Free Shot or Free Throw will be penalised with an illegal Possession foul. The Free Shot/Throw will be the same as the initial foul being taken.

75.5. Where an infringement occurs that requires the awarding of a free-shot or free-throw. The shot or throw should be taken at a point that, in the referees sole discretion, best advantages the team. The referee will indicate that the shot or throw be taken either where the infringement occurred or, where the ball was at the time of the infringement, or where the ball landed if it was in flight at the time of the infringement. However, a defence of goal infringement must be taken where the infringement occurred.

The Free-Throw can be taken anywhere further back from the place where the throw should be taken, or even a little in front of the place, provided no significant advantage is gained.

If the Referee does not agree with where the throw was taken from, play should be stopped with a triple blow of the whistle and the new position should be indicated for the throw to be taken again.

75.6. Where a free-shot is awarded within one (1) metre of the goal the free shot will be taken at the nearest point one (1) metre from the goal line.

75.1 The player taking any goal line throw, corner throw, sideline throw, free throw or free shot must be in the correct position and stationary before taking the throw. The player must hold the ball above their head, at arms length before taking the throw. The player’s initial throw must travel one metre measured horizontally from point of release or change possession to another player of the same team. Infringement incurs a sanction with the opposing team being awarded possession of the ball. Signal 11 and 14 applies.

75.2 When taking any free throw, or free shot, the player taking the free throw or free shot must be allowed to take up their position to take the throw. No opponent may prevent the player taking up their position or contact the player or their equipment until the ball is back in play.

Infringement occurs a sanction Signal 11 and 15 or 16 applies. Illegal Possession & Free Throw.

75.3 The ball is not in play until it has travelled one (1) metre measured horizontally from point of release or changed possession to another player of the same team. The opposition must not attempt to prevent the ball from travelling one metre measured horizontally or changing possession. Infringement incurs a sanction. Signal 11 and 15 or 16 applies. The only exception will be for Free Shots awarded within 2 metres of the goal: Defenders (including the goal keeper) will be allowed to block the free shot after release, but before it has travelled 1 m from the point of release, with a stationary paddle or stationary hand(s). All defender’s paddles and hands must be kept out of arms reach and any movement towards the player taking the free shot by either a paddle or hand(s), or blocking the ball before it has been released will be deemed a deliberate action and result in a goal penalty shot being awarded.

75.4 Following an infringement that led to the awarding of a free shot or free throw, the referee will indicate where the free shot or free throw will be taken. The referee will indicate that the free shot or free throw will be taken: either where the infringement occurred, or where the ball was at the time of the infringement, or where the ball landed if it was in flight at the time of the infringement, whichever most advantages the team receiving the sanction.

75.5 When a free shot is awarded less than two (2) metres from the goal line, the free shot will be taken at the nearest point to the infringement two (2) metres from the goal line.

Referee’s are reminded that the player taking the throw must be stationary- and (in the referee’s opinion) in the correct position to take the throw. In critical games, it is recommended that the referee’s should use time out to effectively control free shots and position players correctly in the six metre area and restart play with a whistle.