Source: https://nahbpa.gitbook.io/nah-ruleset-2019/section-7-technical-penalties
Timestamp: 2019-09-23 14:11:54
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Section 7: Technical Penalties - NAH Ruleset 2019
§7.1.1 – A Delay of Game penalty is assessed in the following scenarios:
§7.2.1.2.1 – This is automatically assessed as Personal Misconduct per §6.9.
§7.3 – Interference
§7.3.1 - A player who is not in possession of the ball is entitled to attempt a fair play on the ball or ball carrier and is entitled to free and open movement on the court to gain an offensive or defensive position.
§7.3.2 – A Bike Interference penalty is assessed when a player who is not in possession of the ball actively impedes the movement of an opposing player who is not in possession of the ball.
§7.3.2.1 – This movement is referred to as ‘screening’ or ‘picking’ and is defined as using bike movement and position to abruptly and/or continuously block an opponent from taking a direct line to a loose ball, challenge the player in possession of the ball, or gain a defensive or offensive position on the court.
§7.3.2.1.1 – A penalty is not assessed if a player is occupying their own space when stationary, or is moving at a predictable and constant speed when taking their own offensive or defensive position on the court.
§7.3.2.1.2 – A penalty is not assessed if the nearest player to a loose ball utilizes a 'screen' within approximately 10 feet (10' or 3m) of the loose ball to safely gain possession.
§7.3.2.2 – If a player in possession concedes or losses possession according to §5.1.1, that player can no longer be 'screened' and an interference penalty is assessed if the 'screen' is held to prevent them from contesting the loose ball.
§7.3.2.3 – If a ‘screen’ is set that is stationary or momentary a bike interference penalty is not assessed, however legal bodily contact as described in §7.3.3 is allowed.
§7.3.2.4 – When contesting a loose ball, all players challenging for possession must move directly and naturally towards the ball or concede the ball. Natural impedance of an opponent based on position and velocity does not result in a penalty
§7.3.3 – A Body Interference penalty is assessed when a player initiates physical contact with an opponent who is not in possession of the ball.
§7.3.3.1 – If the ball leaves the immediate vicinity of the player in possession according to §5.1.1, that player can no longer be engaged physically.
§7.3.4 – A Mallet Interference penalty is assessed when a player uses their mallet to initiate contact with mallet, body or bike of an opposing player who is not in possession of the ball.
§7.3.5 – The referee can determine bike, body and mallet interference by considering:
The proximity and timing of the ‘screen’ in relation to the play on the ball.
The duration of the ‘screen’ after it is initiated.
An abrupt change in speed and intensity of the ‘screen’.
The use of any body on body contact on an opponent.
The use of any mallet on mallet, bike, or body contact.
§7.4 – Illegal Substitution
§7.4.1 – When there is a bench of players, teams are allowed to substitute players from their bench during live play, stoppages and timeouts. Substitutions can be made by either team before and during a Minor or Major penalty Player Advantage, excluding the player who committed the penalty.
§7.4.2 – The player exiting the court must have at least one wheel in the designated transition area around their team's door before the player entering can cross the threshold of the court or an Illegal Substitution penalty is assessed.
§7.4.3 – If both players are within the transition area around their team's door and either player actively interferes with the ball or ball carrier, an Illegal Substitution penalty is assessed as a Minor penalty and must be served by the player who perpetrated the action.
§7.4.3.1 – If a loose ball contacts either player but is not redirected actively, no penalty is assessed regardless of which player it hits or whether both players are on the court.
§7.4.4 – If more than 3 players from the same team are on the court at the same time and are actively involved in play, a Major penalty is assessed and served by the player who last entered the court and the team must select one other player to sit on the bench for the duration of the Player Advantage.
§7.5 – Crease Violation
§7.5.1 – Only one defensive player (the “Goalie”) is allowed to be within the crease prior to the ball/ball carrier for more than 3 seconds. Any additional defensive player or any offensive player who is within the crease for more than 3 seconds prior to the ball/ball carrier is assessed a Crease Violation penalty.
§7.5.1.1 – At the point the ball enters the crease, players can also enter the crease to make a fair play on the ball. When the ball exits the crease, all players except the “Goalie” are required to remove themselves within the 3 second time limit. Any player who remains within the crease and disrupts subsequent offensive plays, is assessed a penalty according to §7.5.1.4.
§7.5.1.2 – All body, mallet, or bike contact initiated by any player who enters the crease is not allowed, unless it is a direct play on the ball or ball carrier.
§7.5.1.3 – If a player uses their bike, body or mallet to prevent an opponent from exiting the crease within the 3 second time limit, a penalty is not assessed on the player who remains in the crease.
§7.5.1.4 – The Referee determines the severity of the Crease Violation using the following criteria:
§7.5.1.4.1 – If the penalty is committed while their opponent has no scoring opportunity, a ball turnover is assessed. Subsequent penalties elevate by one degree to a Minor and then Major penalty regardless of which player on the offending team commits the infraction.
§7.5.1.4.2 – If the penalty is committed while their opponent has a clear scoring opportunity because of a shot, pass or loose ball in or near the crease, a Minor penalty is assessed immediately on the first occurrence of the infraction. Subsequent infractions are elevated to a Major penalty regardless of which player on the offending team commits the infraction.