Power play

The term power play is commonly applied to the state of advantage the unpenalized team enjoys during this time.

Up to two players per side may serve in the penalty box without substitutions being permitted, giving a team up to a possible 5-on-3 power play.

[1][2] A power play resulting from a minor penalty ends if the team with more players on the ice scores.

In leagues that conduct overtime with fewer than five skaters per side, the concept of the power play still exists, but its application is slightly modified.

In box lacrosse, a power play is very similar to ice hockey, with two-minute minor penalties and five-minute majors.

Depending on the infraction, the penalty may "release" early if a goal is scored by the other team, or may be "non-releasable", meaning the full duration must be served.

[4] In quidditch, a power play occurs when a member of the opposing team is given a blue, yellow, or red card.

[5] Several variant formats of netball introduce the concept of a power play, a designated quarter where all goals scored by a team are worth twice as normal: A powerplay is a feature introduced into One Day International (ODI) cricket in 1991 (and subsequently into Twenty20 and 100-ball cricket) concerning fielding restrictions.

In a powerplay, restrictions are applied on the fielding team, with only two fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle for a set number of overs.

In the mixed doubles version of curling, a rule called a power play was introduced in the 2016–17 season.