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As a coach who also plays competitive golf I try to keep up on the rules of golf. I have always liked one of the rules they have which is the following:
1-4. Points Not Covered by Rules
If any point in dispute is not covered by the Rules, the decision should be made in accordance with equity.
I think sometimes in an effort strictly follow the rules we lose sight of the purpose. The officials and rules are there to make it a fair playing ground.
While I believe we should hold strictly to the rules in most situations. Sometimes if a situation is not covered I have no problem with an official simply using their judgement and doing whats fair.
In this sit. if the coach intentionally grabbed the ball but had his/her back to the player to save the ball and did not see them. I would simply give it to the other team.
If it was obvious that it was deliberately done to prevent the player from playing the ball. I have no problem with a technical.
I would like it decided in accordance with equity.
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