Impeding the progress of an opponent without contact
The provision as it is printed, and everything on Ruleside that turns on it.
A player may shield the ball by taking a position between an opponent and the ball if the ball is within playing distance and the opponent is not held off with the arms or body. If the ball is within playing distance, the player may be fairly charged by an opponent.
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