hindrance
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A review will also be allowed at the end of a point if a player feels his opponent may be guilty of hindrance.
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The approach for which McCullum was once lauded has become England's biggest hindrance.
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Briton Draper was penalised with a controversial hindrance call, after which Russian Medvedev was booed by some fans.
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Two-time finalist Medvedev then asked umpire Aurelie Tourte for a video review to see whether Draper had been guilty of hindrance - making either an action or a noise to disturb an opponent.
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Cat Douglas, a youth work manager, said she joined a course in Newquay, Cornwall, to ensure she "could be a support rather than a hindrance", if she came across a stranding.
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