Player A voluntarily participates in a soccer game and gets punched in the face by Player B. Player A could:
A) not sue Player B for battery because in playing soccer, Player A is consenting to all contacts that occur in a game
B) not sue Player B for battery because all soccer players sign general liability forms
C) sue Player B for battery because punching is not a normal contact in a soccer game
D) sue Player B for battery because punching is against the rules in soccer
E) none of the other choices

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In a soccer game, players consent to the normal contacts that occur in the game. However, punching is not considered a normal contact in soccer and is therefore not covered by the implied consent. Player A can sue Player B for battery because punching is not a normal contact in a soccer game. Signing general liability forms does not waive Player B's liability for battery in this scenario. While punching is against the rules in soccer, that is not the basis for a battery claim; it is the non-consensual nature of the physical contact that is key.

Player a Voluntarily Participates in a Soccer Game and Gets