WP 18 NEUTRAL THROWS

WP 18.1 A neutral throw shall be awarded:
(a) when, at the start of a period, a referee is of the opinion that the ball has fallen in a position to the definite advantage of one team;
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(b) when one or more players of each team commit a foul at the same moment which makes it impossible for the referees to distinguish which player offended first;
(c) when both referees blow their whistles at the same moment to award ordinary fouls to the opposing teams;
(d) when the ball strikes or lodges in an overhead obstruction.

WP 18.2 At a neutral throw, a referee shall throw the ball into the field of play at approximately the same lateral position as the event occurred in such a manner as to allow the players of both teams to have equal opportunity to reach the ball. A neutral throw awarded within the 2 metre area shall be taken on the 2 metre line.

WP 18.3 If at a neutral throw the referee is of the opinion that the ball has fallen in a position to the definite advantage of one team, the referee shall call for the ball and retake the throw.