Penalties Flashcards
Where must a player serving a penalty go?
A player who is required to serve a penalty shall report immediately to his team’s penalty box, unless he requires medical assistance. The player must position himself within the penalty box and must remain there until the end of the penalty.
Can a player serving a penalty leave the penalty box during stoppages in play?
No.
A player serving a penalty must remain within the penalty box during all stoppages in play, including time-outs and the intervals following the first, third, and over-time periods.
When is a player released from the penalty box?
A player serving a penalty is released from the penalty box when the time of the penalty has expired as indicated on the game clock.
If the player cannot view the game clock, the penalty timekeeper shall tell the player when the time has expired.
How must a player leave the penalty box?
A player must exit the penalty box between the lines as marked on the court.
When can a player serving a penalty be released?
(non-disqualifying)
A player serving a penalty that is not the result of a disqualifying foul shall be released from the penalty box if the opposing team scores a try that is not the result of a penalty try.
A player released as the result of a try will be instructed to return to the court by the penalty timekeeper or the Referee.
If more than one player is serving a penalty, is there an order they should be released in?
Yes.
If more than one player on the same team is serving a penalty, they shall be released from the penalty box in the same order that they begin serving the penalties.
How many players can serve a penalty at the same time?
Teams can have up to four players in the bin before the need to substitute more players on.
If a foul is charged during an interval in play, when should this be served by the player?
A player who is required to serve a penalty as a result of a foul charged during an interval shall begin serving the penalty at the beginning of the next period.
