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Rule 71  Kneeing

Kneeing is the act of a player leading with his knee and in some cases extending his leg outwards to make contact with his opponent.

A minor, major or match penalty shall be imposed on any player who fouls an opponent by kneeing.

When a player has been assessed a major penalty for kneeing he shall also be assessed a Game Misconduct.

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