# Four-wall · Rule 4.8 Avoidable hinders · D. Pushing

A player forcibly pushes an opponent during a rally.

> Part 4, Rule 4.8.D: Interpretation No. 16
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> This avoidable hinder may occur when a player pushes a player, no matter how slightly, who is about to hit the ball, or when a player forcefully pushes a player in the attempt to get into position for his/her shot. An incidental push of a slight nature by an offensive player should not be called avoidable. See Rule 4.7.A.3.

## Mentioned here

- [Player](https://handball.theperfectship.com/player.md)
- [Opponent](https://handball.theperfectship.com/opponent.md)
- [Rally](https://handball.theperfectship.com/rally.md)
- [Hinder](https://handball.theperfectship.com/hinder.md)
- [Avoidable hinder](https://handball.theperfectship.com/avoidable-hinder.md)
- [Ball](https://handball.theperfectship.com/ball.md)

Source: USHA official rulebook, used with written permission — https://www.ushandball.org/