Movement of the Ball
Why People Get This Wrong
People often assume that possession is retained based solely on which team last had control of the ball, forgetting about draws at the center circle. However, the actual rule states that draws start with two players holding their sticks above ground regardless of who had possession in the previous quarter, leading to confusion when a draw isn't contested and thus doesn’t affect possession changes.
Official Verdict
Players may run with the ball in their stick, pass, and shoot; Stick-to-stick checks are permitted in a tightly-constrained framework: checks must be directed downward and away from the head of the ball-carrier, with no follow-through across the body, and only in the direction of the stick — not ...
