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@snoops
tbh i think we do do it a little too much. if you are in net i think you should expect it.
it is maybe a bit much to hook off the ball. as in football you can only tackle the ball carrier, that makes sense.
i do think it is dangerous when mallet ends go above head height though. they are fucking sharp, my arm was cut up pretty bad on tuesday from this. if the contact had been to my eye or ears it would have been a lot bloodier and scarier.
the important thing is to keep playing the style that is played at tourneys. hooking can prevent goals and help score goals so let's not hinder ourselves by holding back. i think maybe it should just be more considered. however, tonight ste, i swiped you fair and square. i even said to mirek that he should delay the shot as i was going to take your mallet (fair dues you said you just weren't in the mood, bad day at the office i can understand). but i hate it when the atmosphere goes sour so it probably is important to discuss here what we think counts as unfair play.
one thing i don't like is when arms and elbows are used, i think shoulders are fine but when arms are extended it just changes the tone slightly.
i am aware that i am not the safest player out there, i know i have raised arms and mallets before