[Uwh-announce] Rule of the week: Penalty shot- or Penalty goal?

[Sinclair, Angus (DEDTA)]

G'day Puckers,

Yes, I know, I neglected to send out a rule of the week last week. And I've been asked squat in relation to difficult scenarios. Well, that's because you either:

1.       Didn't foul (ppfffft, as if-but for left handers, plausible),

2.       Didn't do a contentious foul (more plausible),

3.       Got kicked out and are too embarrassed to mention it,

4.       Didn't play.

So, I get some free reign to discuss the penalty shots, and if you're lucky enough to have one awarded, penalty goals.

Up front, it seems referees are somewhat hesitant to award either of these for the following reasons:

1.       Really big loud defenders who get really crapped off at the ref when either is awarded

2.       Refs just aren't seeing the fouls in the tray melee. This is plausible, and excusable in some circumstances.

3.       Refs don't see it regardless of the melee, and defenders know it (I'm a defender, so have a pretty good insight into this)

4.       Refs are s%^t scared of "Really big loud defenders who get really crapped off at the ref when it is awarded"

In relation to point 4, if the defender isn't the captain, and they fail to shut up when you caution them, they can have a rest on the side. And shout beers. Refs out there, don't be shy, you'd be amazed how quickly a game gets better once you start pinging these where they are due.

Aside from that, the following is a general guideline to how each is called:

Penalty Shot:
Can ONLY be called for an infringement inside the 3m D that prevents a LIKELY goal.

Penalty goal:
Can be called from ANYWHERE in the playing area for an infringement that prevents an ALMOST CERTAIN goal. This includes the 3m D.

So, the only issue is a where an infringement stops a likely goal outside the 3m D. what's the call? Bog standard advantage puck. And quick.

The final thing is whether the infringement is accidental or deliberate:

1.       Accidental and first time, in most cases it's a warning. Second and subsequent is the ref's discretion on relevant rules

2.       Deliberate-Get ready for at least a 2 minute respite. And rounds of beers. No ifs, no buts. If it's a real doozy, 5 minutes or game!

As always:
Regardless of what you think of the call, it's what it is. Live with it, and move on.

See you all poolside!

Angus Sinclair
Chief Referee, Tasmania Underwater Hockey

P 03 6237 6401 | F 03 6233 5800
M 0427 501 890
email:angus.sinclair at development.tas.gov.au<mailto:angus.sinclair at development.tas.gov.au>


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