Rules question · Rule 17.1d · Medium
Back-on-the-line relief: how far back can I go?
You take back-on-the-line relief. How far back may you go?
Answer
As far as you like
On the line from the flagstick through the crossing point you may go back as far as you like. That lets you choose a distance that suits your next stroke.
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