Lesson #18: Three types of penalties ==================================== *by Stephen Lorimor / Axis of Stevil* `Watch this lesson on YouTube `_ Last updated: June 4, 2018 Contact penalties ----------------- - Impact to an illegal target zone - Initiating a block to an opponent’s back, including the buttocks and back of the legs - Initiating a block to an opponent above the shoulders - Initiating a block to an opponent in the side or front of their legs (below mid-thigh) - Impact with an illegal blocking zone - Initiating a block with one’s hands, forearms, or elbows - Exception: these are legal when pulled into the torso - Initiating a block with one’s legs (mid-thigh or below) - Initiating a physical or positional block with the head - Other illegal contact - Blocking between jams - Blocking or assisting to or from a downed skater - Blocking or assisting to or from out of bounds - Blocking or assisting to or from out of play - Blocking or assisting while stopped or skating clockwise - Multiplayer blocks - Two skaters grasping, linking, or using an impenetrable wall, preventing an opponent from passing between them Game structure penalties ------------------------ - Illegal positioning - Illegally exiting the track or gaining speed outside of the track area - Assuming a downed position to avoid a block - Starting a jam completely outside of the legal starting area - Failing to yield advantage after starting the jam partially outside the legal starting area - Destruction (ie; destroying the pack) - Failing to return to the engagement zone - Failing to reform during a no pack scenario - Gaining position - Illegally gaining position after re-entering from out of bounds - Illegally gaining position after returning to gameplay from the penalty box or fixing equipment - Interfering with the flow of the game - Illegally preventing a jam from beginning - Calling off a jam while not lead jammer - A fouled out skater interfering with a jam - Forcing a jam to be called off due to too many skaters - Other illegal procedures - Various infractions involving the penalty box - Various infractions involving star passes and control of helmet covers - Improper skates, uniforms, or jewelry - Improper use of safety gear - Miscellaneous technical infractions - Preventing a star pass via an illegal action Unsporting conduct penalties ---------------------------- - Misconduct and insubordination - Misconduct - Impersonating an official - Physical or positional contact outside the range of what is acceptable for the sport - Blocking while airborne - Reckless entry into the penalty box - Intentional jabbing with the elbow or knee - Certain positional head blocks - Positionally blocking a downed skater preventing them from standing - Removing an opponent’s helmet cover from their head - Hiding the star - Faking impact - Intentional falling after being contacted to draw a penalty - Adopting a downed position before a block to draw a penalty upon an opponent - Violating policies of the governing body association under whose jurisdiction the game is being played. - Example: too many team staff - Profane, abusive, or obscene language or gestures directed at a non-official - Insubordination - Profane, abusive, or obscene language or gestures directed at an official - Willful or neglectful failure to obey the instructions of an official - This is most commonly failing to leave the track after a penalty Hierarchy of calls ------------------ - Sometimes an action warrants a penalty for multiple reasons - Example: leg-to-leg contact that forces an opponent down - Could be a low block or could be a leg block - When an action warrants a penalty for violating multiple rules, the official should issue the penalty for which they feel most confident. - If the official feels equally confident in multiple possible calls, use this hierarchy: - Misconduct (4.3) - Illegal Target Zone (4.1.1) - Illegal Blocking Zone (4.1.2) - Illegal Contact (4.1.3) - Multiplayer Block (4.1.4) - Illegal Position (4.2.1) - Gaining Position (4.2.2) - Interference (4.2.3) - Illegal Procedure (4.2.4)