Tomahawk Rule

   Tomahawk

Following comment from clubs and the widespread use of this shot throughout most of the other states, the ban on the “tomahawk” in Victoria was considered by the High Performance Committee and the RRC.  It has been determined that because the shot requires a high degree of skill it should only be permitted in the U17A, U15A, U17GA, U15GA grades for the 2008 season as a trial. 

Umpires should be reminded that the dangerous play applies in all situations regardless of the legality of the “tomahawk.

The Tomahawk is banned in all Hockey Ballarat Junior Competitions regardless. Within the Senior Competitions it can only be used if it is deemed to be safe