There's discussion on a 'zombie' (a player who has to tap out) being in the way of a goal bound shot in the rules discussion thread I think. It's at the ref's discretion but I think generally it should be treated as a goal.
You are right it is at the refs discression. But i (and i think, most refs) would not call a goal if the ball did ot cross the line.
Instead i would issue a ball turnover and perhaps take the footdowned player out the game for 30 seconds.
You are right it is at the refs discression. But i (and i think, most refs) would not call a goal if the ball did ot cross the line.
Instead i would issue a ball turnover and perhaps take the footdowned player out the game for 30 seconds.