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What happens when you lean on goal post with the ball in hand

What do you get pulled up for when you lean for support on the goalpost when the ball is in hand, and what happens
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Gabbie FoxCoach, New Zealand

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Matt MorrisonPlayer, England

Hi Gabbie.

Taken from the rules - a player may not use the goalpost to regain balance or as a support to recover the ball, otherwise a Free Pass will be given.

If a defending player causes the goalpost to move so as to interfere with a shot at goal and cause it to miss, a penalty pass will be given.

Matt

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