IIHF Rule Book 2010 | Page 60

Rulebook 102_127.qxp 9/29/2010 3:08 PM BUTT-ENDING - RULE 521 A cross motion of the forearms, one moving under the other. Upper hand is open and the lower hand a clenched fist. PLAYER CHANGE SIGNAL - RULE 412 The Referee allows a five second period to the visiting team to make a player(s) change. After the five seconds, the Referee shall raise his arm, which indicates that the visiting team may no longer change any player and the home team has five seconds to change players. CHARGING - RULE 522 Rotating clenched fists around one another in front of the chest. CHECKING FROM BEHIND - RULE 523 A forward motion of both arms, with the palms of the hands open and facing away from the body, fully extended from the chest at shoulder level. 118 Page 11 CLIPPING - RULE 524 Striking leg with either hand below the knee from behind, keeping both skates on the ice. CROSS-CHECKING - RULE 525 A forward and backward motion of the arms with both fists clenched, extending from the chest for a distance of about a half a meter. DELAYED CALLING OF PENALTY - RULE 514 Extended the non-whistle arm fully above the head. It is acceptable to point at the player once and then extend the arm above the head. DELAYING 554 THE GAME - RULE Placing the non-whistle hand, open palm, across the chest and extended from the shoulder out from the body. 119