80 - TAKING A TIEBREAKER SHOT

80.1. The player taking the tiebreaker shot will be stationary with their body four meters and fifty centimetres from the goal line.

80.2. One player from the defending team may position themselves, in order to defend the goal with the paddle ("the Goalkeeper").The goalkeeper's body must be facing into the playing area and attempting to maintain a position within one metre of the centre of the goal line (along the goal line).The goalkeeper must not leave this position during the period of the tiebreaker shot.

There will be 1 to 1.5m between the front of the Goalkeeper's and Shooter's boats.

Some part of the goal keeper’s body must be on the goal line, likewise some part of the shooters body must be on the 4.5 metre line. Both players must be stationary.

80.3. All other players and their equipment must wait be in the other half of the playing area until the completion of the tiebreaker shot.

80.4. The shot will be taken when the Leading referee blows the whistle.The five (5) second rule applies.

80.5. The player must take a direct shot at goal. Only one shot is possible.