According to Law 6.1, the mat must be placed on the centre line of the rink, with its front edge at least 2 metres from the rear ditch and 25 metres from the front ditch. The delivery of the bowl is strictly governed by Law 7, which defines the "Position on the Mat". To avoid a foot-fault, a player must have at least one foot fully on or entirely over the mat at the moment they release the jack or bowl. If a player fails to comply, the umpire or opposing skip may declare a foot-fault. Under Law 7.2, any bowl delivered illegally may be stopped and declared dead, ensuring that the physical integrity of the delivery remains consistent for all competitors.
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