Nearside

“h.A player shall not be entitled to play the ball on his nearside if he endangers another player who would otherwise have been able to make or attempt to make a legitimate play. 29. POSSESSION OF THE BALL. A player with possession is entitled to continue down the LOB to hit the ball on his offside unless he is subjected to a legitimate play. a.Ball Deflected.”

“If at the narrowest angle a player has the right to play the ball on his off side and, because he has that option can only play the ball on his nearside if he can do so without endangering a player who is in position or can get into position to make a legitimate play without crossing the player with precedence.. b. Crossing and Turning the Ball. Whether a player crosses another player in such a way as to foul is a judgement call by the umpires and will depend on their assessment of danger based on speed and distance.”

“However, the nearside backhand may not be hooked behind the player. 32. RIDING OFF. A player may ride off an opponent provided that the ponies are travelling at the same speed, are shoulder to shoulder and come together at a safe angle. When riding off, the elbow must be kept close to the side and a player may not push with the head, hand, arm, or elbow another player. 33. BLOCKING.”

“Although Blue started at a lesser angle to the LOB, Red's adjustment put him at a lesser angle and Blue must now stay on the nearside and not cross Red's ROW. The Umpire throws the ball through the line-up. Blue #4, lined up wide of the throw in, turns to the left to take the ball on the offside. Red #3 turns to the right, crosses the LOB, and takes the ball on the offside. No foul on Red because he was clearly at a lesser angle to the LOB. 24. RIGHT OF WAY h...”

“As Red moves on the new, and now clear ROW, Blue executes a nearside hook and then plays the ball. Foul on Blue. Blue was given time to clear and may not take advantage of that privilege. Blue holds up to permit Red to clear a new line. Red clears properly, but Red's teammate rides up to hook Blue. No foul, just the breaks of the game. If Red clears slowly to give a teammate time to ride up and hook, foul Red. This is "making a play." 24. RIGHT OF WAY e...INTERPRETATION: There is no near side ROW.”

“As Red moves on the new, and now clear Right of Way, Blue executes a nearside hook and then plays the ball. Foul on Blue. Blue was given time to clear and may not take advantage of that privilege. Blue holds up to permit Red to clear a new line. Red clears properly, but Red's teammate uses the opportunity to ride up and hook Blue. No foul, just the breaks of the game. Blue holds up so Red #2 can clear a new line. Red clears slowly to give his teammate time to ride up and hook. Foul Red #2. This is "making a play." 12.”