Know Your Penalties
 
Boarding 
Pounding the closed fist of one hand into the other. Called for driving an opponent into the boards. 
Charging 
Rotating closed fist in front of chest. Called for taking more than three strides before checking an opponent. 
Cross Checking 
A forward and backward motion extending from the chest. Called for hitting an opponent with both hands on the stick and no part of the stick on the ice. 
Elbowing 
Tapping the elbow with the opposite hand. Called when using elbow to impede opponent. 
High-Sticking 
Holding both fists, clenched, one above the other at the side of the head. Called for carrying the stick above the waist against an opponent. 
Holding 
Clasping the wrists in front of the chest. Called for using hands on opponent for his equipment. 
Hooking 
Tugging motion with arms. Called for using the stick or blade to hook an opponent. 
Interference 
Crossed arms in front of the chest with fists closed. Called for having contact with opponent not in possession of the puck. 
Roughing 
A thrusting motion with the arm extending from the side. Called for engaging in fisticuffs or shoving. 
Slashing 
Chopping with one hand across the opposite forearm. Called for swinging stick at the opponent. 
Spearing 
A jabbing motion with bot hands in front of the body. Called for using the stick like a spear. 
Tripping 
Strike the right leg with both hands in front of the body. Called for using stick, arm or leg to cause opponent to trip or fall.


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