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Fri Nov 16, 2012, 12:26am

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Originally Posted by bob jenkins

You've read the rule and it clearly says "breaking the plane."

(Now, how strictly it's called will vary by area)

Additionally, it is only breaking the plane with the FEET. Even though some people try to claim that the arms can't be out of the players lane space, the rules do not restrict the arms as long as they do not touch the floor outside of their lane space.

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