RULE NO. 10—VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Section V—Strike the Ball
a. A player shall not kick the ball or strike it with the fist.
b. Kicking the ball or striking it with any part of the leg is a violation when it is an intentional act. The ball accidentally striking the foot, the leg or fist is not a violation.
PENALTY: 1. If the violation is by the offense, the ball is awarded to the opponent at the sideline nearest the spot of the violation.
2. If the violation is by the defense, the offensive team retains possession of the ball at the sideline nearest the spot of the violation. The 24-second clock is reset to 24 seconds and if the violation occurred in the backcourt, a new 10-second count is awarded.
