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RULE 3 - LINESMEN

There shall be one Linesman on each sideline. Linesmen shall change sides at half-time. However, failure to do so will not affect the result of the game.

3.1 DUTIES OF THE LINESMEN

(i) The Linesmen shall indicate by flag signal:

• (a) when and where a ball crosses the sideline,
• (b) which side is entitled to the sidleine kick or puck, and
• (c) where the kick or puck is to be taken from.

(ii) When a ball is played across a sideline by opposing players simultaneously, or when the linesman is unsure whch team played the ball over the sideline, the Linesmen shall so signal.

The Referee, facing the players, shall throw in the ball between one Player of each Team, 13m from the sideline, directly infield from where the ball crossed the sideline.

(iii) A Linesmen's decision is subject to Rule 1.1 (v) above.

(iv) The Linesmen, where neutral, shall control the operation of the Substitution Zone, and shall assist the referee in regard to the introduction of substitutes, and of temporary substitutes under Rule 1.5 (b) Injuries: Blood. Where linesmen are not neutral, these functions shall be controlled by the Referee.

(v) The Linesmen shall bring to the attention of the Referee, during a break in play, any instances of foul play, in particular rough or dangerous play, striking hitting, or kicking, or unauthorised incursions onto the field of play, which have not been noticed by the Referee. They may also, if requested by the Referee, assist in determining the validity of a score.