AC Laws Quiz

Ray just succeeds in running a hoop but leaves a very hampered shot where he can just make a roquet. He decides that the best way to play the shot accurately is to use a sweep shot where the handle of the mallet is parallel with the ground. Ray realises that the accuracy of the shot will depend on how well he manages to keep the top of the shaft still so he decides to rest his arm on the ground while he plays the shot. Is this permitted?