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PUL 2022 Rules
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19. Observers
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19. Observers
Children
A
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19.A

There must be at least 2 Observers per game.

B
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19.B

All Observers, players, and coaches must learn and abide by USAU 2020-2021 hand signals.

C
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19.C

One Observer will wear a microphone to relay the information to the live stream; PA announcers help communicate with and educate in stadium spectators.

D
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19.D

Observers will actively make the following calls:

E
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19.E

Observers will have a whistle to make active calls effectively.

F
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19.F

Foul Ruling

G
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19.G

Player Overrule Rule

19. Observers
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PUL 2021 Rules
19. Observers

This does not trump a player's responsibility to make reasonable efforts to avoid contact and to not commit a blocking foul. If you commit a blocking foul, the fact that you jumped to the spot instead of running does not negate the foul.

USAU 2020-21 Rules
19. Observers
USAU 11th Edition Rules
18. Observers

Observers

USAU 2022-23 Rules
19. Observers
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