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What can a referee award after illegal play?

Fouls and penalties · Rule 10.28

Depending on severity and frequency, a referee may combine free throws, free shots, goal penalty shots and sanction cards. The rule defines deliberate and dangerous fouls, significant contact, near-certain goals and ball control.

How it works

Depending on severity and frequency, a referee may combine free throws, free shots, goal penalty shots and sanction cards. The rule defines deliberate and dangerous fouls, significant contact, near-certain goals and ball control. The referee considers the specific foul and circumstances; no single sanction fits every case.

In a game

A deliberate dangerous foul may bring both a restart and a card.

Remember

The referee considers the specific foul and circumstances; no single sanction fits every case.