Topic: Rule question -- is missing the ball during Snake shot a spin?

[rradjabi]

I think the subject explains my question, but here it is again. If I attempt the snake, and I miss the ball completely, isn't that a spin because I went more than 360 degrees? I'm pretty sure it is a spin, and then what is done in that situation? Is the ball given to the opposing goalie?

[Daniel]

It is only a spin if you spin the rod more than 360 degrees before or after you hit the ball.

[rradjabi]

Ya, I know that. It's pretty much the rulebook verbatim. What do you do in that case?

[Daniel]

If you spin and the ball does not go into the goal it goes on there 5 bar and if it does go in there goal it goes to there goalie.

[PatRyan]

Actually,

If you set up for the roll-over, and miss the ball completely, it is not considered a spin (if you do not advance the ball).  If the ball advances on a spin, whether or not it goes in the goal, the ball would go to the opposing 5-man rod.

Pat R

[Daniel]

Sorry I did not know that rule changed.  Thanks for the correction.

[rradjabi]

So then, you can spin the rod as long as you don't create (or intend  to create) a distraction nor do you advance the ball?

[diggy]

correct