ball. However, using the outstretched arms or legs to obstruct, push, hold, trip or hit is not allowed. The attacking player is not allowed to charge into a defensive player. Passive Play A ball possession team cannot delay the game without making a recognisable attempt to attack and to shoot or goal.
Referee Throw: A referee throw is awarded simultaneous infringement of the rules after simultaneous possession of the ball. The referee throws the ball vertically between two opposing players at centre court. The jumping players may tap the ball to a teammate or grab the ball. During this, other players must be meters away from the ball.
Free-throw Free-throw is awarded to the opponent against a minor foul or violation at the exact spot of the foul. If the foul or violation occurs between the goal area line and the meter line, the throw is taken from the nearest post outside the meter line. The thrower must keep one foot in contact with the floor. A Player is NOT allowed to •• endanger an opponent with the ball.
•• pull, hit or punch the ball out of the hands of an opponent. •• contact the ball below the knee. •• dive on the floor for a rolling or stationary ball. Meter Throw The meter throw is awarded when: •• Illegally demolish a clear chance to goal •• The goalkeeper carries the ball back into his/her team’s own goal area •• A court player intentionally plays the ball to his or her own goalkeeper in the goal area and the goalkeeper touches the ball •• A defensive player enters his or her goal area to gain an advantage over an attacking player in possession of the ball.
Activity . •• Differentiate the yellow and red card penalties. •• What is the name of broken line as displayed in the figure? •• All players must be outside the free-throw line when the throw is taken.
The player taking the throw has seconds to shoot after referee’s whistle. •• Any player may take the