The red card shown to Den Bosch captain Pien Sanders during a top-flight match with SCHC this month has reignited fierce debate around world hockey’s Rule 9.16.
The rule, which mandates a yellow card and penalty corner when protective equipment is discarded unsafely and makes contact with a player, umpire or spectator, has faced growing criticism as similar incidents become more frequent.
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The rule is clear. It is there for the safety of other players and umpires. If you dont want a card dont throw your equipment carelessly. Equally very misleading headline as PC equipment has become more prevalent only over the last few years.