playing rules – elbowing & kneeing

Rule 56. Elbowing and Kneeing

(a) A Minor penalty or, at the discretion of the Referee, a Major penalty and a Game Misconduct penalty shall be assessed any player who fouls an opponent in any manner with his elbow or knee.

(b) A Major penalty and a Game Misconduct penalty shall be assessed any player who injures an opponent by elbowing or kneeing.