What is a free shot?
Restarts and decisions · Rule 10.30
A free shot can be taken directly at goal. It is awarded for a foul on a player unless a goal penalty shot is awarded. The referee shows signal 15.
How it works
A free shot can be taken directly at goal. It is awarded for a foul on a player unless a goal penalty shot is awarded. The referee shows signal 15. Follow the separate taking-throws rules before the ball is in play.
In a game
A player is fouled while contesting possession and receives a free shot.
Remember
Follow the separate taking-throws rules before the ball is in play.