The punishment would be a fine for the player. We don't see those, usually they
are posted in the locker room and that's it.
When there was jai-alai in CT there was a written 'Best Efforts'
rule. It's on the bottom of page 64 of this book on parimutuel
regulations. Section (i):
"Jai alai being a game of skill, the winning or losing of
a point depends entirely on the individual player's skill and
ability, and it shall be the duty of each player at all times
to make every possible effort to complete a play. If in the opinion
of the court judges or the division representative, a player shows
lack of interest and does not use his best efforts while competing
in an official game, the offender shall be in violation of the
best efforts rule."
The words are clear....DUTY....AT ALL TIMES....EVERY POSSIBLE
EFFORT
The document says both the judges and the players' manager have
the authority to recommend punishments for a player who commits
any violationl
And notice the best efforts rule leaves it up to the OPINION of
the court judges or division (meaning parimutuel division) representative.....they
don't need to prove anything. If they feel you didn't try then
you are guilty.
In the real world either the players' manager sees a lack of effort
and issues a fine.....or the judge sees it, calls the players'
manager who then issues a fine. If the division rep calls you
out on it then look out for your career. And repeat violations
likely means no contract next time around.
Best
Efforts rule
