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The Drop - Was Over Shoulder, Now from Shoulder Height

disco111

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disco111 Well Established Member

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Did a cursory search and nothing popped, so here's my question. Why did the rules makers change the way we drop (was over the shoulder and now it's arms length in front). Not looking to start any kind of an uproar, just really curious as to the why.............. 

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I guess some players would hit their heels with the ball.

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23 minutes ago, DrvFrShow said:

I guess some players would hit their heels with the ball.

I've hit my heels with my balls before. Gettin' old. 

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Rulesman Great Member

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Originally there were no restrictions on where the ball could finish (in a hazard etc). With such restrictions, throwing it over your shoulder gave the player no control.


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