# Can I ask a fellow player not to move their shadow from my ball?

> Golfers can request others to stay in shadow over their ball per rules.
- Title: Can I ask a fellow player not to move their shadow from my…
- Summary: Golfers can request others to stay in shadow over their ball per rules. Players may ask someone not to move if their shadow covers a ball, per Rule 10.2b(5)…
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- Source: Nationalclubgolfer — https://nationalclubgolfer.com/rules/casting-a-shadow-over-the-golf-ball-rules
- Author: Steve Carroll
- Published: 2026-10-20T16:21:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: golf, shadow, ball, rules, casting, putt, sports
## Golf shadows
Autumn light creates long shadows on golf courses as the sun moves.
## Shadow rule question
Players can ask someone not to move if their shadow covers a ball.
## Shadow rule clarification
Players may ask someone to stay in shadow over their ball if they are already there.
## Shadow rule options
Players can ask someone to move or stay based on shadow needs.
## Key takeaway

Players may ask someone not to move if their shadow covers a ball, per Rule 10.2b(5) of golf rules.