MAJOR PENALTIES

Slashing

Striking an opponent with the stick; often seen as a chop to the lower body.

Check to the head

Any contact above the shoulder that puts the head at risk.

Check from behind

A check that impacts an opposing player from behind, preventing the player from preparing for the impact.

Fighting

Many scrums break out around the net or after a whistle, but a fighting major is called when a player drops the gloves and throws blows at another player.