Quaffle-pocking (Interference with the Quaffle)
(See Whisp, Quidditch through the Ages, page 30 for Wizard Quidditch description.) Beater or Seeker interfering with or tampering with the Quaffle - 2 points from the offending team.

Snitchnip(Interference with the Golden Snitch)
(See Whisp, Quidditch through the Ages, page 30 for Wizard Quidditch description.) Touching the Golden Snitch (except for the Seeker) - 5 points from the offending team. This penalty shall apply even if the player is accidentally struck by the Snitch, but only as long as the Snitch is airborne. If a player deliberately knocks the Golden Snitch down to prevent the Seeker from the opposing team from catching it that player's team is penalized 25 points.

Stooging
(See Whisp, Quidditch through the Ages, page 30 for Wizard Quidditch description.) Called against any Chaser who enters the Scoring area without being in possession of the Quaffle or when another Chaser from the same team is already in the Scoring area. Offending team loses possession of the Quaffle. Purpose is to prevent ganging up on the Keeper to prevent him/her from defending the goals.

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Slamming
Chasers may stand in front of an opposing Chaser to block their path, but if opposing chaser runs into the blocker he/she has committed the Slamming foul. Loss of 2 to 10 points from the offending team depending on the severity of the offense. Referee's disgression. See also Cobbing and Blatching.


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