Officials 2022 – Module 8 Physical Fouls – Topic 11 Roughing

RULE 51.1. ROUGHING

Roughing is a punching or slamming motion with or without the glove on the hand, normally directed at the head or face of an opponent, or if a Player intentionally removes an opponent’s helmet during play. Roughing is a minor altercation that is not worthy of a Major Penalty to either participant.

RULE 51.2. MINOR PENALTY

The Referee shall, at their discretion, assess a Minor Penalty on a Player who strikes an opponent with their hand or fist, or if a Player intentionally removes an opponent’s helmet during play pursuant.

A Player who persists in continuing to be involved in roughing is subject to rules for “fighting”

RULE 51.3. MATCH PENALTY

The Referee, at their discretion, may assess a Match Penalty to a Goalkeeper who uses their blocker glove to punch an opponent and the action is likely to result in injury to the opponent.

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