Question:

After 5 ends of the morning play of an interstate competition had been completed torrential rain forced the players from the green.

Are further trial ends permitted:- (a) On resumption of play in the afternoon of that day, (b) On resumption of play at the same venue the next morning?

Answer:

(a)  No.  (b) Yes.  Law 5.1.1

 

Question:

The lead of team A rolls the jack in to the ditch.  The jack is returned to the lead of team B who moves the position of the mat.  Lead A objects saying the mat cannot be moved.  Who is correct?

Answer:

Lead B.  If a player improperly delivers the jack, the opposing player must place the mat as described in law 6.1.1 and re-deliver the jack, making sure that it is centred, but the opposing player must not play first.  Laws 6.1.1 & 10.2