warding off March 25, 2018 admin Technical Fouls 0 Forum Questions can a offensive player with both hands on cross be called for warding off Question File Add new DuBan's Answer: Visual Text Kratz's Answer: Visual Text McCarrick's Answer: Visual Text McCarrick: I must disagree with Paul's point of view; this is simply because of the memo which was released from US Lacrosse see link https://www.uslacrosse.org/sites/default/files/public/documents/rules/USLacrosse-Warding-Off-Clarification-Memo.pdf however you could have Unnecessary roughness or spearing depending on the contact. Riti's Answer: Visual Text Tyma's Answer: Visual Text Yes, although the circumstances may be somewhat unlikely. Rule 6.11 forbids a player in possession from using his body to control the direction of his opponent's crosse or body. If a player in possession with both hands on his crosse, for example, uses his shoulder to initiate contact with an opponent, thus controlling his opponent's direction, he could be called for warding off. It might be difficult, at game speed, to determine that the contact was caused solely by the offensive player. On the other hand, if the contact is excessive and apparently initiated by the offensive player,, the official has the option to call warding off; it could also be ruled unnecessary roughness if the contact is violent. Answer File Question Answered Yes No Wards
