sin bin

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An area where a player who has committed a foul can be sent to sit for a specified period.

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Examples (10)

  • The referee sent the player to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle.
  • He spent ten minutes in the sin bin, leaving his team temporarily short-handed.
  • A player who commits a foul can expect to be sent to the sin bin.
  • The coach was visibly frustrated as another one of his players headed to the sin bin.
  • After serving his penalty, the forward emerged from the sin bin with renewed determination.
  • Repeated minor infractions will almost certainly earn you a visit to the sin bin.
  • The opposition scored two quick goals while their key defender was in the sin bin.
  • It's a tactical disadvantage to have any player in the sin bin during a crucial moment.
  • Both sides lost a player to the sin bin just before the interval.
  • Despite having a player in the sin bin, the team held their ground admirably.