 Penalties are given to players, in progressive format, for fouls that require more punishment than just a free-throw.Actions directed mainly at the opponent and not the ball (such as reaching around, holding, pushing, tripping, and jumping into opponent) as well as contact from the side, from behind a player or impeding the opponent's counterattack are all considered illegal and are subject to penalty.Any infraction that prevents a clear scoring opportunity will result in a seven-meter penalty shot.