Team in possession of the ball with player in penalty box, end of period April 23, 2018 Rule 4 0 Forum Questions At the end of a period, Team B has a player in the penalty box and Team A is in possession of the ball. The next period will start with Team A in possession of the ball, who had previously gained the attack box satisfying the 10-second count in the previous period The next period will begin with the ball at the nearest point when the previous period ended, or laterally outside the attack box. Question: Does team A need to satisfy another 10-second count when the next period begins? Question File Add new DuBan's Answer: Visual Text Kratz's Answer: Visual Text McCarrick's Answer: Visual Text Agree with Matt Riti's Answer: Visual Text In this situation Team A is not required to regain the goal area within 10 seconds. They satisfied that requirement toward the end of the prior period and can continue to run their offense at the start of the next period Rule 4.14 Art 1 - A team shall bring the ball into the goal area within 10 seconds in each of the following situations: a. After crossing the center line with possession. b. After initially gaining possession in the offensive half of the field. c. After regaining possession in the offensive half of the field following a defensive possession. Art 3 - Once the ball has been successfully advanced into the goal area, a team is provided the opportunity to run its offense in its offensive half of the field.... Tyma's Answer: Visual Text Agree with Matt and Brian. The offended team is <em>maintaining</em> possession, not gaining it, when the new quarter starts. Answer File Question Answered Yes No
