The Three Types of Penalty Cards in Field Hockey
The green card is used in field hockey as an official warning to a player who has broken the rules. Unlike the other cards, no suspension is issued when a green card is given to a player. This is the most mild type of card that a player can get in field hockey, but players should attempt to avoid being carded at all.
The yellow card is the next type of penalty card in field hockey. It is a step up from the green card, as the player receiving it is temporarily suspended from play. When a player gets a yellow card, he or she must leave the field for at least five minutes. Substitutions for the offending player is not allowed. If the penalty is serious, additional time may be given to the player by the umpire. If a player receives multiple yellow cards throughout the game it is likely that the umpire will increase the amount of time that the player cannot participate in play.
The red card is the most severe type of penalty card that a field hockey player can receive. If a player gets a red card during a game, then he or she is suspended for the remainder of the game. Additionally, some times the player is not allowed to play in additional games if the action was severe. Usually the suspension length is determined by the rules of the league that the player is participating in.
Players should always attempt to play within the rules and avoid cards altogether. However, penalties do occur and educating yourself about the different card colors in field hockey can help you understand the rules of the game better. Remember to respect the other players and the umpires and you shouldn't have many problems.
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