Distances.
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In several rules, we have a distance of 1m from the wall/goal where a free shot is taken. In my opinion, this distance is too small such that the player executing the free short can move around freely and position himself towards the ball as he likes.
I suggest increasing this distance to 2m.
In the previous rulebook committee, there was agreement on increasing this to 2m (https://iuf-rulebook-2022.committees.unicycling-software.com/discussions/47). If there are no objections within the next few days, I will create a proposal.
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I agree with this. Are we thinking to change both the ball out of bounds distances (currently say 1.0 m) and the 14B.9 Penalties and 14B.9.1 Free Shot distances (currently say 1m in front of goal line).
Would keepers prefer to have the ball 2.0m away from the goal line or would they find it brings them further out of goal than they want. I believe the keepers are not impacted by the 1 m in front of goal line the same way that left/right hand players are impacted by the ball being 1m in from the sideline for ball out of bounds.
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For consistency, I would change all distances from 1m to 2m. Personally, I don't see any disadvantage for the goal keeper if the ball is placed 2m away from the goal line.
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Sounds good
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OK, change nearly all distances from 1m to 2m.
For the the keepers ball I suggest to leave it to the keeper where he likes to wait, but the max. distance from the goal line should be 2m. (Would be a 2m-line required?)
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In my opinion no requirements for any lines. Also, if in the end the distance is only 1.5m no harm is done either and the space should be still reasonable. With the current 1m rule, this is not the case.
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Yep, sounds good. I'd agree, that we don't need an extra line. The same way the 1m was not measured in any way, the 2m won't be either but more like a general rule of thumb.
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Questioning 6.5m ("player of the defending team goes to the goal and must sit with the bottom of the wheel of their unicycle within 0.5 m of the goal line."
Should we give the goal keeper more space to move within?
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I think 1m would be fair
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Yes, we can increase this to 1m.
To keep the slightly different topics apart, I suggest to open a new discussion and associated proposal.