Rule 45 · HPA Blue Book 2026

Penalty 7a: infringement, penalty retaken

If the defending team breaks the penalty procedure the hit is taken again, or a goal is given; if both teams do, it is simply retaken.

  1. 45a

    Infringement by Team Facing the Hit. If the team facing the hit fails to carry out the correct procedure and no goal has been scored or awarded, the penalty shall be re-taken. In the case of a Penalty 5, it should be moved up 30 yards. If the penalty hit would have resulted in a goal but is stopped by a player of the team facing the hit and that team has failed to carry out the correct procedure a goal shall be awarded.

  2. 45b

    Infringement by Both Teams. If both teams fail to carry out the correct procedure the penalty shall be re-taken at the same point and under the same conditions.