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Rule 46  Butt-Ending

Butt-ending shall mean using the end of the shaft of the stick in a jabbing motion.

  1. A double-minor penalty will be imposed on a player who attempts to butt-end an opponent.
  2. A major penalty and a game misconduct shall be imposed on a player who butt-ends an opponent.

    In addition to the major penalty and game misconduct imposed under this Rule, an automatic fine of one hundred dollars ($100) will be imposed.

  3. A match penalty shall be imposed on a player who injures an opponent as a result of a butt-end. See also Rule 43 -- Attempt to or Deliberate Injury of Opponents.
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