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The Green Card:
Rewarding Sportsmanlike Conduct


What Earns a Green Card?
Some Examples Already Seen:
Admitting a Touch On Block
When both linesman give no indication,
the ref doesn't see a touch, and a player admits a touch against their own team. The point goes the other way, and a green card and a clap is awarded
Calling In
The linesman on Team B isn't sure, the ref is 80% sure the ball was out on team B's side, but Team B's players call it in. The point goes to Team A and Team B receives a clap and a green card
Sportsmanship
When a captain brought an incorrect score to the referee's attention, a point for the other team had been missed. That captain received a clap and a green card.

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