The referee has awarded a throw-in for Team A. The opposing coach (Team B) holds the ball and delays the restart of play. Team A player, who is already off the field to take the throw-in, snatches the ball from the coach’s hands and uses excessive force to push the coach. What is the correct decision?

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Both the coach (Team B) and the player (Team A) must be sent off (red card). As the offences were committed when the ball was out of play, play will be restarted according to the previous decision (throw-in for Team A).