Knock-in

“ATTACKER HITS BEHIND (HIT OR KNOCK IN). When the ball is hit over and clear of the back line by the attacking team it shall be a hit-in by the defending team from the spot where it crossed the back line, but at least 4 yards from the goal posts or boards. The ball will be placed by a goal judge clear of the back line by up to one foot within the field of play. a.”

“The two Umpires, quickly consulting with the Referee, if necessary, may: a) resume the knock-in by calling "Play"; or, b) penalize the offending defensive player for delay of game by awarding the team knocking in a Penalty 5.b. 22. HOW PLAY IS RESUMED a...EXAMPLES: Red #1 hits wide of goal after a fast run and circles deep in the end zone. Red #1 is just crossing the end line on his return when "Play" is called.”

“shall make all final decisions. When the ball goes over and across the goal line or end line, the Goal Judge shall signal with a flag whether or not a goal has been scored and, if not, shall place a ball on the field at the appropriate spot for a knock-in, unless the Umpire blows the whistle to indicate a Safety as provided in Rule 21.a. b. When the ball is hit across the end line, a Goal Judge should quickly place a new ball on level ground on the field within one foot of the spot where it crossed the line except that it must not be nearer than five yards to the goal posts or side boards.”

“Should the Goal Judges and other game officials remain uncertain of whether or not the ball passed between the goal posts, play shall resume with a knock-in or a safety (Penalty 6) as determined by the Umpires. RULE 19- GOALS UNDER PENALTIES AND BY HANDICAP a. Goals awarded under penalties and by handicap shall count as goals scored. b. The team handicap is determined by totaling the individual handicaps (as assigned by the USPA) of the team members. In events with an upper handicap limit above 6 goals, individual handicaps of -0.5 goals, 0.5 goals, or 1.”