RULE 7 PENALTY ADMINISTRATION

Question 1

The penalty for fouls is a

Answer 1

“free position.”

Question 2

In the event of two players committing off setting fouls

Answer 2

Alternate possession will be awarded.

Question 3

Repeated or persistent minor fouls

Answer 3

Must be penalized as major fouls

Question 4

Repeated or persistent major fouls

Answer 4

Must be carded. Timeout must be taken for the issuance of a card.

Question 5

When the game starts/restarts with a free position or alternate possession at the center line rather than a draw

Answer 5

Player positioning for the draw shall apply.

Question 6

A maximum of ________ from each team may be between the restraining lines.

Answer 6

Three Players

Question 7

For the free position after a foul on a game restart.

Answer 7

A player from the offending team is placed 4m away to either side at an angle of 45 degrees to the center line toward the goal she is defending. All players will stand.

Question 8

Any unsportsmanlike act of a violent nature by a player or coach occurring anywhere on the field

Answer 8

May be penalized at the 8 meter arc of the offending team. The free position is taken by the closest player on the field to the center hash mark. No players are moved except the one taking the free position and as necessary to clear the 8m arc. Play is resumed with the whistle.

Question 9

Section 2. The official indicates where the player taking the free position is to stand. The free position shall be

Answer 9

at the spot of the foul unless specifically directed by the
rules or the spot of the foul would disadvantage the non-offending team in which case the free position shall be at the spot of the ball. No player or her crosse is allowed within 4m of the player taking the free position; if anyone is within this distance she must move to a position indicated by the official. No free position may be taken closer than 4m to a boundary line. No free position may be taken closer than 8m to the goal circle except by the goalkeeper who may be awarded a free position inside the goal circle. Free positions below the goal line extended and in the critical scoring area shall be taken at one of the circles (dots) marked on the field.

Question 10

For positioning major fouls anywhere on the field

Answer 10

The offending player will stand 4m behind the player taking the free position. This also applies to the goalkeeper or her deputy whether she is within or outside the goal circle. A verbal caution or warning
may be given.

Question 11

For positioning minor fouls anywhere on the field,

Answer 11

The offending player will stand 4m away in the direction from which she approached before committing the foul. This applies to the goalkeeper if she is wholly outside the goal circle.

Question 12

For positioning minor fouls involving jewelry, illegal uniform, or failure to wear a mouthpiece or eye protection,

Answer 12

A substitute must replace the offending player unless correction can be made without delay.

Question 13

Team Fouls/Offside. If the attack fouls,

Answer 13

The closest defense player to the spot of the ball will
be awarded a free position at that spot (no closer than 8m to the goal circle). If the ball is in the critical scoring area below the goal line extended, the penalty shall be
administered at the closest circle (dot). The attack player with the ball will go 4m behind; the attack player closest to the restraining line will move back onside. If the attack player with the ball is closest to the line, the next closest attack player will move back onside.

Question 14

If the defense fouls and the ball is outside the critical scoring area when the violation is called,

Answer 14

The attack will be awarded a free position at that spot. Closest defense player will go 4m behind; defense player closest to the restraining line will move back onside.

Question 15

If the defense fouls and the ball is inside the critical scoring area and above the goal line extended when the violation is called

Answer 15

The attack will be awarded a free position at the center of the 12m fan. Closest defense player will go 4m behind;
defense player closest to the restraining line will move back onside; penalty lane will be cleared and the goalkeeper may return to the goal circle even if she is not in the lane.

Question 16

If the ball is in the critical scoring area below the goal line extended:

Answer 16

The penalty shall be administered at the closest circle (dot). Closest defense player will go 4m behind; defense player closest to the restraining line will move back onside

Question 17

If the defense fouls and the play ends with another major foul by the defense:

Answer 17

a. Inside the 8m arc - penalize this foul, not the offside foul.
b. Outside the 8m arc, but inside the 12m fan - penalize this foul, not the offside foul.
c. Outside the 12m fan - penalize the offside foul (move the free position up to the top center of the 12m fan, clear lane).
NOTE: Violation of the restraining line by the defense may be a held whistle - official must evaluate if the attack is on a scoring play/maintaining advantage. A goal scored while the defense is offside shall count and play is resumed with a draw.

Question 18

If players from both teams are offside:

Answer 18

Alternate possession will be awarded below the restraining line at or near the spot of the ball when play stopped. The players nearest to the restraining line from both teams will move back onside.

Question 19

The penalty for goal circle fouls by the defense other than for an illegal deputy

Answer 19

Shall be a free position taken 8m out to either side level with the goal line. The offending player, except the goalkeeper or her deputy within the goal circle, shall be placed 4m behind the player taking the free position. The goalkeeper remains on the spot of the foul, or if she was within or partially within the goal circle, she remains inside the circle. The penalty lane above the goal line shall be cleared. The goalkeeper in the penalty lane may clear back into the goal circle if she did not foul. The deputy within the goal circle must clear the goal circle.

Question 20

The penalty for goal circle fouls by the attack shall be:

Answer 20

A free position taken by the goalkeeper, or her deputy, within the goal circle. The offending player shall be placed 4m behind the goal circle. If the ball is in the goal circle and the goalkeeper is out of the goal circle, the official shall designate the closest defensive player to enter the goal circle for the free position.

Question 21

The penalty for an illegal deputy shall be treated as:

Answer 21

A major foul. The free position will be awarded to the attack at the 8 meter center hash mark, the deputy will be put 4 meters behind, and the goalkeeper may NOT clear back into the goal circle.

Question 22

Foul During or After a Goal: Any foul committed during the act of shooting or after the goal has scored and before play has restarted will be penalized. All defensive fouls and attack fouls that are not in the act of shooting will result in:

Answer 22

Free position at center to restart play. Attack fouls in the act of shooting, such as charging, dangerous propelling and dangerous follow through will result in a free position awarded to the defense no closer than 8m to the goal circle.

Question 23

Foul During or After a Goal: A goal circle violation or a dangerous shot by the attack will result in a:

Answer 23

a free position for the goalkeeper. Alternate possession will be awarded if there was a slow whistle. The goal will not count. All free positions at the center will be administered with the opposing center placed 4m away on a 45-degree angle.

Question 24

Section 3. If any foul prevented an almost certain goal,

Answer 24

The official can order the goalkeeper from between such a free position and the goal.

Question 25

Major Fouls Section 4.

Answer 25

For major fouls anywhere on the field, the offending player will stand 4m behind the player taking the free position. This also applies to the goalkeeper or her
deputy whether she is within or outside the goal circle. A verbal caution or warning may be given. When the goalkeeper is awarded a free position within the goal circle, the player committing a major foul is placed 4m behind the goal circle.

Question 26

Minor Fouls Section 5.

Answer 26

For minor fouls anywhere on the field, the offending player will stand 4m away in the direction from which she approached before committing the foul. This applies to the goalkeeper if she is wholly outside the goal circle. For minor fouls involving jewelry, illegal uniform, or failure to wear a mouthpiece or eye protection, a substitute must replace the offending player unless correction can be made without delay.

Question 27

Team Fouls/Offside Section 6.

Answer 27

If the attack fouls, the closest defense player to the spot of the ball will be awarded a free position at that spot (no closer than 8m to the goal circle). If the ball is in the critical scoring area below the goal line extended, the penalty shall be administered at the closest circle (dot). The attack player with the ball will go 4m behind; the attack player closest to the restraining line will move back onside. If the attack player with the ball is closest to the line, the next closest attack player will move back onside.

Question 28

Team Fouls/Offside Section 7.

Answer 28

If the defense fouls and the ball is outside the critical scoring area when the violation is called, the attack will be awarded a free position at that spot. Closest defense player will go 4m behind; defense player closest to the restraining line will move back onside.

Question 29

Team Fouls/Offside Section 8.

Answer 29

If the defense fouls and the ball is inside the critical scoring area and above the goal line extended when the violation is called, the attack will be awarded a free position at the center of the 12m fan. Closest defense player will go 4m behind; defense player closest to the restraining line will move back onside; penalty lane will be cleared and the goalkeeper may return to the goal circle even if she is not in the lane.

Question 30

Team Fouls/Offside Section 9.

Answer 30

If the ball is in the critical scoring area below the goal line extended, the penalty shall be administered at the closest circle (dot). Closest defense player will go 4m behind; defense player closest to the restraining line will move back onside.

Question 31

Team Fouls/Offside Section 10.If the defense fouls and the play ends with another major foul by the defense:

Answer 31

a. inside the 8m arc - penalize this foul, not the offside foul.
b. outside the 8m arc, but inside the 12m fan - penalize this foul, not the offside foul.
c. outside the 12m fan - penalize the offside foul (move the free position up to the top center of the 12m fan, clear lane).

Question 32

Team Fouls/Offside Section 11.

Answer 32

If players from both teams are offside, alternate possession will be awarded below the restraining line at or near the spot of the ball when play stopped. The players nearest to the restraining line from both teams will move back onside.

Question 33

Goal Circle Fouls Section 12. The penalty for goal circle fouls by the defense other than for an illegal deputy

Answer 33

Shall be a free position taken 8m out to either side level with the goal line. The offending player, except the goalkeeper or her deputy within the goal circle, shall
be placed 4m behind the player taking the free position. The goalkeeper remains on the spot of the foul, or if she was within or partially within the goal circle, she remains
inside the circle. The penalty lane above the goal line shall be cleared. The goalkeeper in the penalty lane may clear back into the goal circle if she did not foul. The deputy within the goal circle must clear the goal circle.

The penalty for goal circle fouls by the attack shall be a free position taken by the goalkeeper, or her deputy, within the goal circle. The offending player shall be placed 4m behind the goal circle. If the ball is in the goal circle and the goalkeeper is out of the goal circle, the official shall designate the closest defensive player to enter the goal circle for the free position.

The penalty for an illegal deputy shall be treated as a major foul. The free position will be awarded to the attack at the 8 meter center hash mark, the deputy will be put 4 meters behind, and the goalkeeper may NOT clear back into the goal circle.

Question 34

Foul During or After a Goal Section 13. Any foul committed during the act of shooting or after the goal has scored and before play has restarted will be penalized.

Answer 34

All defensive fouls and attack fouls that are not in the act of shooting will result in a free position at center to restart play. Attack fouls in the act of shooting, such as charging, dangerous propelling and dangerous follow through will result in a free position awarded to the defense no closer than 8m to the goal circle. A goal circle violation or a dangerous shot by the attack will result in a free position for the goalkeeper. Alternate possession will be awarded if there was a slow whistle. The goal will not count. All free positions at the center will be administered with the opposing center placed 4m away on a 45-degree angle.

Question 35

Resumption of Play Section 14.

Answer 35

The player awarded the free position takes the ball in her crosse and on the whistle with arm signal from the official, the game is restarted and the player may run, pass or shoot. EXCEPTION: The player taking an indirect free position may not shoot until the ball has been played by some other player.

Question 36

Resumption of Play Special Situations - Placement of Players In the critical scoring area, outside the 8 meter arc Section 15.

Answer 36

For a major foul by a defense player, the free position will be taken on the spot of the most recent foul. If the foul occurs within the “pie shape area” between 8m arc and goal line extended, the penalty will be administered on the hanging hash mark. All players’ bodies and crosses must be cleared sideways from the penalty lane relative to their position at the time of the whistle. The goalkeeper in the penalty lane may clear back into the goal circle if she did not foul. If the ball is in the critical scoring area below the goal line extended, the penalty shall be administered at the closest circle (dot).

Question 37

Resumption of Play Special Situations - Placement of Players In the critical scoring area, In the 8 meter arc Section 16.

Answer 37

For a major foul by a defense player which occurs in the 8 meter arc all players’ bodies and crosses must be cleared from the 8 meter arc and penalty lane if necessary. The player with the ball may have her crosse in the arc but must have her feet behind the arc. The goalkeeper in the 8m may clear back into the goal circle if she did not foul. The player who was fouled will move to a hash mark nearest the spot of the foul, on the 8 meter arc. The player who fouled moves to the 12 meter fan directly behind the player taking the free position. All players remaining in the arc must take the shortest route out. (Exception: See Three Seconds-Section 18).

Question 38

Resumption of Play Special Situations Section 17. For a major foul by a defense player which occurs outside the 8 meter arc, and the scoring play ends inside the 8 meter arc without an additional foul occurring

Answer 38

The free position will be taken on the spot of the foul by the player who was fouled or attack player nearest to the spot of the foul. All players’ bodies and crosses must
be cleared sideways from the penalty lane relative to their position at the time of the whistle.

Question 39

Resumption of Play Special Situations -Three Seconds

Section 18.

Answer 39

When the defense is called for a three-second violation, the free position will be awarded at the position of the ball to restart play. The offender shall go 4m behind the player with the ball. If a flag has been raised and the scoring play ends without additional foul (s) or a shot on goal, the free position will be awarded at the position of the ball when the flag was raised.

Question 40

Minor field fouls inside the 12 meter fan Section 19.

Answer 40

For a minor foul by a defense player occurring in the 12 meter fan and the slow whistle rule is not in effect, the player fouled will move to the nearest spot on the 12 meter fan. All other players shall remain in their same positions with the exception of the fouling defense player who shall move 4m from the player taking the free position, relative to their position at the time of the foul. This is an indirect free position and no shot may be made by the player taking this free position until the ball has been played by some other player.

Question 41

Minor field fouls inside the 12 meter fan Section 20.

Answer 41

For a minor foul by an attack player, the player fouled will take the free position on the spot of the foul, but no closer than 8m from the goal circle, unless the goalkeeper has been fouled within the goal circle.

Question 42

Slow Whistle Implementation Section 21.

Answer 42

A slow whistle is a held whistle for a Major Foul by the defense, in the critical scoring area when an attack player is on a scoring play. The official will indicate this slow whistle by raising a yellow flag vertically above her head.

Question 43

Slow Whistle Implementation Section 22.

Answer 43

A slow whistle is in effect when an attack player in the critical scoring area is on a scoring play and is fouled by a defense player committing a Major Foul but retains possession of the ball or when an attack player in the critical scoring area is on a scoring play and a Major Foul is committed against an attack teammate without the ball.

Question 44

Slow Whistle Implementation Section 23.

Answer 44

The official immediately blows the whistle when there is an obstruction of the free space to goal. The official may, at any time following the flag, blow the whistle to halt potentially dangerous play.

Question 45

Slow Whistle Implementation Scoring Play Section 24.A scoring play is a continuous effort by the attacking team to move the ball toward the goal and to complete a shot on goal. The scoring play is over when:

Answer 45

a. a shot is taken.
b. the attacking team loses possession of the ball. A bounce pass is not considered loss of possession.
c. the attacking team passes or carries the ball behind the level of the goal line and stops the continuous attempt to score.
d. the attacking team stops the continuous attempt to score, or the player with the ball is forced by the defense to lose her forward momentum.
e. the attacking team fouls.

Question 46

Slow Whistle Implementation Enforcement of the slow whistle Section 25.

Answer 46

If the attacking team chooses to shoot the advantage indicated by the flag is complete, the official lowers the flag, and play continues. If the shot on goal is successful, the goal counts. A free position will be awarded to the player fouled or to the attack player nearest the spot of the foul if:

a. the attacking team does not shoot and the scoring play ends.
b. the shot is affected by the foul so that no advantage is gained.
c. a cardable foul is committed by the defense.

Question 47

Slow Whistle Implementation Enforcement of the slow whistle Section 26

Answer 47

The offending or nearest defense player is penalized according to Major Foul conditions. The next nearest defense player may move to 4m relative to the player
with the ball. All players and their crosses must move out of the penalty lane until play is restarted.

Question 48

Slow Whistle Implementation Enforcement of the slow whistle Section 27

Answer 48

During a slow whistle situation, if there are additional Major or Minor Fouls by the defense, the attack will be awarded the ball at the 8 meter hash mark nearest
to the most recent foul at the end of the unsuccessful scoring play.

Question 49

Slow Whistle Implementation Enforcement of the slow whistle Section 28

Answer 49

The goalkeeper may return to her goal circle if she has moved outside the goal circle during the slow whistle (flag raised) and has not fouled.

Question 50

Slow Whistle Implementation Enforcement of the slow whistle Section 29

Answer 50

If during a slow whistle situation, the attack player or one of her teammates commits a foul, it will be treated as an offsetting foul and alternate possession will be awarded at the designated spot nearest to the spot of the foul that caused play to stop.