{"id":1087,"date":"2026-08-11T17:11:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T10:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icehockeyfamily.com\/?p=1087"},"modified":"2026-08-11T18:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T11:08:26","slug":"tripping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icehockeyfamily.com\/th\/tripping\/","title":{"rendered":"Tripping (\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e2a\u0e30\u0e14\u0e38\u0e14\u0e25\u0e49\u0e21)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tripping (\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e2a\u0e30\u0e14\u0e38\u0e14\u0e25\u0e49\u0e21)<\/strong> is an infraction in ice hockey that occurs when a player uses their stick, leg, foot, arm, hand, or other part of the body to cause an opposing player to lose balance and fall.<\/p>\n

Tripping is generally penalized when the action is considered an illegal attempt to impede an opponent’s movement. The infraction may occur during skating, puck battles, or while competing for position.<\/p>\n

Referee Signal \u2014 Tripping<\/h3>\n

When a referee calls Tripping (\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e2a\u0e30\u0e14\u0e38\u0e14\u0e25\u0e49\u0e21)<\/strong>, the official uses a recognizable hand signal to communicate the infraction to players, coaches, spectators, and the penalty box.<\/p>\n

Signal:<\/strong>
The referee extends one leg forward and makes a downward sweeping motion with the opposite hand, indicating the action of causing an opponent to trip or fall.<\/p>\n

The signal is normally accompanied by the referee stopping play and indicating the offending player or team.<\/p>\n

Common Examples of Tripping<\/h3>\n

Tripping may include:<\/p>\n