What happens during a penalty pass?

During a penalty pass, it is essential that the player taking the pass is correctly positioned according to the rules of the game. This means the player must be at the spot where the infringement occurred and ensure that the defenders are standing the appropriate distance away, typically three feet, from the player with the ball. This positioning allows the attacking team an opportunity to move the ball effectively and resume play from the spot of the penalty.

The other scenarios mentioned, such as the game being paused for a timeout or the ball being awarded to the defending team, do not apply in this case. A penalty pass is specifically granted to the team that was wronged by the infringement, allowing them to maintain the flow of the game. Additionally, the possibility for a player to shoot for a goal is not a function of the penalty pass; the pass allows for an opportunity to play rather than an immediate chance to score.