Fouls and its sanctions

Question 1

To overcarry or overhold the ball

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Free kick from center of 13m if in big rectangle Penalty if in small rectangle

Question 2

To handpass the ball without: It being Fisted or It being struck with an open hand with a definite underhand striking action

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Free kick from center of 13m if in big rectangle Penalty if in small rectangle

Question 3

To lift the ball off the ground with the knees

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Free kick from center of 13m if in big rectangle Penalty if in small rectangle

Question 4

To lie on the ball.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Free kick from center of 13m if in big rectangle Penalty if in small rectangle

Question 5

To touch the ball on the ground with the hand(s) except goalie in small rectangle, any player falling while in possesion

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Free kick from center of 13m if in big rectangle Penalty if in small rectangle

Question 6

To bounce the ball more than once consecutively after catching it.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Free kick from center of 13m if in big rectangle Penalty if in small rectangle

Question 7

To play the ball up with the hand(s) and catch it again before it touches the ground, another player, or goal-posts

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Free kick from center of 13m if in big rectangle Penalty if in small rectangle

Question 8

To wrest the ball from an opponent who has caught the ball

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Free kick from center of 13m if in big rectangle Penalty if in small rectangle

Question 9

For an attacking player to enter opponents’ small rectangle: (a) During Play (excluding Set Play), before the final play of the ball into the small rectangle. (b) In Set Play, before the ball enters the small rectangle.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred

Question 10

To change the ball from one hand to the other, without the original holding hand maintaining contact until the change is completed

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Free kick from center of 13m if in big rectangle Penalty if in small rectangle

Question 11

To change the ball from one hand to the other more than once, unless the ball is bounced or toe-tapped between the changes.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Free kick from center of 13m if in big rectangle Penalty if in small rectangle

Question 12

For a player on the team awarded a free kick or a sideline kick to be less than 13m from the ball before it is kicked.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Free kick from center of 13m if in big rectangle Penalty if in small rectangle

Question 13

For a player on the team awarded a penalty kick to be inside the 20m line or the arc before the ball is kicked

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred

Question 14

For a player attacking a goal to carry the ball over opponents’ goal-line.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred

Question 15

For a player attacking a goal who is in possession of the ball to score a goal with his hand(s) except if the player is knocked down while in possesion

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred

Question 16

To be inside opponents’ 20m line before a kickout is taken.

Accepted Answer

Technical foul Free kick from defenders’ 20m line opposite where the foul occurred

Question 17

When within own small rectangle to be less than 13m from the ball for opponents’ free kick.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Penalty

Question 18

For a player on the team defending a penalty kick, with the exception of the goalkeeper, to be inside the 20m line or the arc before the kick is taken

Accepted Answer

Technical foul If a goal is not scored, the referee shall allow the penalty kick to be retaken.

Question 19

For the goalkeeper defending a penalty kick to move nearer than 11m before the kick is taken

Accepted Answer

Technical foul If a goal is not scored, the referee shall allow the penalty kick to be retaken.

Question 20

For an opposing player to be nearer than 13m to the ball before a free kick or a sideline kick is taken.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick 13m more advantageous than place of original kick - up to opponents’ 13m line.

Question 21

In the case of a free kick awarded for a Mark: For an opposing Player not retreating 10m to allow space for the kick to be taken, to deliberately block or attempt to block the kick within 10m, or to impede the free taker when he is taking the kick.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick 13m more advantageous than place of original free kick.

Question 22

In the case of a Player awarded a Mark opting to Play on immediately: For an opposing Player to challenge for the ball before the Player awarded the Mark has carried the ball up to a maximum of four consecutive steps or has held the ball not longer than the time needed to take four steps or before he has made one act of kicking, hand-passing, bouncing or toe-tapping the ball.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the illegal challenge is made. The free may be taken by any player on the team awarded the free.

Question 23

To delay an opponent taking a free kick or sideline kick by hitting or kicking the ball away, not releasing the ball to the opposition, or deliberately not moving back to allow a quick free kick to be taken.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick 13m more advantageous than the place of original kick - up to opponents’ 13m line.

Question 24

To interfere with a player taking a free kick or sideline kick by jumping up and down, waving hands, or any other physical or verbal interference considered by the referee to be aimed at distracting the player taking the kick.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick 13m more advantageous than the place of original kick - up to opponents’ 13m line.

Question 25

For an opposing player to be less than 13m from the ball before a kick-out.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick 13m more advantageous than place of original kick-out.

Question 26

To reset the ball for a kick-out/free kick/penalty from the ground, without the referee’s permission, after the whistle has been blown for the kick-out/free kick/penalty, to be taken from the ground.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul (i) Cancel free kick or sideline kick.(ii) Throw in the ball where the foul occurred except as provided under Exceptions (v) and (vi) of Rule 2.2. Exceptions:When play is restarted by throwing in the ball after a foul(s) within 13m of the sideline, the throw-in shall be given 13m from the sideline and directly infield from where the foul(s) occurred.When play is restarted by throwing in the ball after a foul(s) between the endline and the 20m line, the throw-in shall be given on the 20m line opposite where the foul(s) occurred, subject to the provisions stated aboce

Question 27

To play the ball again after taking a free kick/penalty/sideline kick before another player has touched it, unless the ball rebounds off the goal-posts/crossbar.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul (i) Cancel free kick or sideline kick.(ii) Throw in the ball where the foul occurred except as provided under Exceptions (v) and (vi) of Rule 2.2. Exceptions:When play is restarted by throwing in the ball after a foul(s) within 13m of the sideline, the throw-in shall be given 13m from the sideline and directly infield from where the foul(s) occurred. When play is restarted by throwing in the ball after a foul(s) between the endline and the 20m line, the throw-in shall be given on the 20m line opposite where the foul(s) occurred, subject to the provisions stated aboce

Question 28

To make a divot for the purpose of teeing up the ball for a free kick or kick-out.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul (i) Cancel free kick or sideline kick.(ii) Throw in the ball where the foul occurred except as provided under Exceptions (v) and (vi) of Rule 2.2. Exceptions:When play is restarted by throwing in the ball after a foul(s) within 13m of the sideline, the throw-in shall be given 13m from the sideline and directly infield from where the foul(s) occurred. When play is restarted by throwing in the ball after a foul(s) between the endline and the 20m line, the throw-in shall be given on the 20m line opposite where the foul(s) occurred, subject to the provisions stated aboce

Question 29

To advance the ball deliberately from the place at which a free kick or sideline kick is to be taken.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul (i) Cancel free kick or sideline kick.(ii) Throw in the ball where the foul occurred except as provided under Exceptions (v) and (vi) of Rule 2.2. Exceptions:When play is restarted by throwing in the ball after a foul(s) within 13m of the sideline, the throw-in shall be given 13m from the sideline and directly infield from where the foul(s) occurred. When play is restarted by throwing in the ball after a foul(s) between the endline and the 20m line, the throw-in shall be given on the 20m line opposite where the foul(s) occurred, subject to the provisions stated aboce

Question 30

To take a sideline kick from a position not outside the boundary line.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul (i) Cancel free kick or sideline kick.(ii) Throw in the ball where the foul occurred except as provided under Exceptions (v) and (vi) of Rule 2.2. Exceptions:When play is restarted by throwing in the ball after a foul(s) within 13m of the sideline, the throw-in shall be given 13m from the sideline and directly infield from where the foul(s) occurred. When play is restarted by throwing in the ball after a foul(s) between the endline and the 20m line, the throw-in shall be given on the 20m line opposite where the foul(s) occurred, subject to the provisions stated aboce

Question 31

To waste time by delaying the taking of a free kick or sideline kick awarded to own team.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul (i) Cancel free kick or sideline kick.(ii) Throw in the ball where the foul occurred except as provided under Exceptions (v) and (vi) of Rule 2.2. Exceptions:When play is restarted by throwing in the ball after a foul(s) within 13m of the sideline, the throw-in shall be given 13m from the sideline and directly infield from where the foul(s) occurred. When play is restarted by throwing in the ball after a foul(s) between the endline and the 20m line, the throw-in shall be given on the 20m line opposite where the foul(s) occurred, subject to the provisions stated aboce

Question 32

For a player taking a kick-out to take the ball into his hand(s) before another player has played it.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul (i) Cancel kick-out.(ii) Throw in the ball on defenders’ 20m line in front of scoring space.

Question 33

To be inside own 20m line when one’s team is taking a kick-out, except as provided in Rule 2.7

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul (i) Cancel kick-out.(ii) Throw in the ball on defenders’ 20m line in front of scoring space.

Question 34

For another player on the team taking a kick-out to play the ball before it has travelled 13m and outside the 20m line

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul (i) Cancel kick-out.(ii) Throw in the ball on defenders’ 20m line in front of scoring space.

Question 35

For a player on the team taking a kick-out, other than the player taking the kick, to be less than 13m from the ball when it is kicked.

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul (i) Cancel kick-out.(ii) Throw in the ball on defenders’ 20m line in front of scoring space.

Question 36

To waste time by delaying own kick-out

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul (i) Cancel kick-out.(ii) Throw in the ball on defenders’ 20m line in front of scoring space.

Question 37

To take the kick-out after a wide or after a score other than from the 13m line within the large rectangle

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul (i) Cancel kick-out.(ii) Throw in the ball on defenders’ 20m line in front of scoring space.

Question 38

For a player(s) from each team to foul simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

Throw in the ball where the fouls occurred except as provided in Exceptions (v) and (vi) of Rule 2.2 Exceptions:When play is restarted by throwing in the ball after a foul(s) within 13m of the sideline, the throw-in shall be given 13m from the sideline and directly infield from where the foul(s) occurred. When play is restarted by throwing in the ball after a foul(s) between the endline and the 20m line, the throw-in shall be given on the 20m line opposite where the foul(s) occurred, subject to the provisions stated aboce

Question 39

To deliberately go outside the boundary lines to gain an advantage except at sideline kicks or run up to a free kick or kick out

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Free kick from where the foul occurred

Question 40

To interfere with goalposts to distract opponents or to gain an advantage

Accepted Answer

Technical Foul Caution offender; order off for second cautionable foul. (Yellow card)

Question 41

To block or attempt to block with the boot when an opponent is kicking the ball from the hand(s).

Accepted Answer

Aggresive Foul Caution offender; order off for second cautionable foul. (Yellow card) Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Penalty if in big or small rectangle

Question 42

To prevent or attempt to prevent an opponent from lifting or kicking the ball off the ground by striking an opponent’s hand, arm, foot or leg with the boot.

Accepted Answer

Aggresive Foul Caution offender; order off for second cautionable foul. (Yellow card) Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Penalty if in big or small rectangle

Question 43

To engage in any other form of rough play.

Accepted Answer

Aggresive Foul Caution offender; order off for second cautionable foul. (Yellow card) Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Penalty if in big or small rectangle

Question 44

To attempt to achieve an advantage by feigning a foul or injury

Accepted Answer

Aggresive Foul Caution offender; order off for second cautionable foul. (Yellow card) Free kick if play was stopped from where the play was stopped Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Penalty if in big or small rectangle

Question 45

To hold an opponent with the hand(s)

Accepted Answer

Aggresive Foul Caution offender for committing any of the above fouls a second time. Order off for a further repetition or for other cautionable foul. (Tick / Note) Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Penalty if in big or small rectangle

Question 46

To use the fist on or around the body of an opponent for the purpose of dispossessing him of the ball.

Accepted Answer

Aggresive Foul Caution offender for committing any of the above fouls a second time. Order off for a further repetition or for other cautionable foul. (Tick / Note) Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Penalty if in big or small rectangle

Question 47

To charge an opponent in the back or to the front.

Accepted Answer

Aggresive Foul Caution offender for committing any of the above fouls a second time. Order off for a further repetition or for other cautionable foul. (Tick / Note) Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Penalty if in big or small rectangle

Question 48

To charge an opponent : (i) who is not in possession of the ball, or (ii) is in the act of kicking the ball, or (iii) If both players are not moving in the direction of the ball to play it.

Accepted Answer

Aggresive Foul Caution offender for committing any of the above fouls a second time. Order off for a further repetition or for other cautionable foul. (Tick / Note) Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Penalty if in big or small rectangle

Question 49

To charge an opponent for the purpose of giving an advantage to a team-mate.

Accepted Answer

Aggresive Foul Caution offender for committing any of the above fouls a second time. Order off for a further repetition or for other cautionable foul. (Tick / Note) Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Penalty if in big or small rectangle

Question 50

To push an opponent with the hand(s).

Accepted Answer

Aggresive Foul Caution offender for persistently committing such fouls. Free kick from where the foul occurred Free kick from 13m opposite where the foul occured if inside of defending 13m line but outside of large rectangle Penalty if in big or small rectangle

GAA Referee Gaelic Football Rules (Fach) / Fouls and its sanctions (Lektion)