1. Illegal Picks
No offensive player shall move into and make contact with a defensive player with the purpose of blocking that defensive player from the player he is marking. Before any contact is made by the defensive player, the offensive player must be stationary and motionless, and he must be standing in his normal stance. No offensive player shall hold his crosse rigid or extend his crosse rigid to impede the normal movement of a defender.
2. Offensive Picks, Screens and Blocks
An offensive pick is the legal action by an attacking player attempting to impede the defensive coverage of a defender, on an attacking player with possession, while looking to receive a pass. An offensive screen is the legal action by an attacking player attempting to impede the defensive coverage of a defender, on an attacking player without possession, while looking to receive a pass. An offensive block is the legal action by an attacking player attempting to impede the defensive coverage of a defender, on an attacking player with or without possession, with no intent of receiving a pass.
3. These Moves are Allowed When There is No Force
All picks, screens and blocks are allowed as long as forceful contact, including a crosscheck, slash, clutching or grabbing, is not made against an opponent.
4. Excessive Contact
In all picking, screening and blocking situations contact is expected. But if the contact is excessive, it will be penalized under the appropriate rule or according to the referee. An illegal pick, screen or block is a technical penalty unless the contact is blatant as opposed to equal pressure. Then a time penalty will be imposed. A match penalty will be imposed on any player who kicks or attempts to kick another player. Whether or not an injury occurs, the referee will impose a five-match penalty under this rule in most organized leagues. Kneeing is the act of a player making a distinct movement of his knee. A minor, major or match penalty will be imposed on any player who fouls an opponent by kneeing. When a player has been assessed a major penalty for kneeing he will also be assessed a game misconduct penalty.
5. Legal Picks, Screens and Blocks
A pick, screen or block is legal if applied to the side of an opponent on the arms, below the shoulder and above the waist. The stick must be held in a horizontal position, according to most rule books. In all other situations, the player setting the screen will be stationary in a normal standing position when contact is made and may not push off. If a player who is checking an opponent is interfered with by means of a moving screen, possession will be awarded to the non-offending team.
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