Temporary dismissal

How it is used

Often called a sin bin; the permitted offences and duration depend on the competition's rules.

Example sentences

1. The youth league introduced temporary dismissals for specified offences.

   The measure belongs to a competition-specific disciplinary system.

2. During her temporary dismissal, the team changed its defensive shape.

   The team adapts to a player being unavailable for a limited period.

Common collocations

• serve a temporary dismissal
• temporary-dismissal period
• sin-bin system

Related terms

• yellow cardA card the referee shows to caution a player for offences such as reckless tackles, time-wasting or dissent; a second one in the same match means a red card.
• send offTo order a player to leave the pitch for the rest of the match by showing a red card.

More terms: Rules, Fouls & Match Time

• foul
• offside
• half-time
• kick-off
• stoppage time
• extra time
• handball
• dive
• substitution
• back-pass rule
• dropped ball
• playing in a dangerous manner