What penalty is issued for reaching into the field during a match?

Reaching into the field during a match can disrupt the flow of play and potentially impact the safety of participants. In this context, the correct response is to issue a verbal warning followed by a yellow card. The initial verbal warning serves as an alert to the individual that such behavior is not acceptable and should be corrected. If the action continues or if it is deemed serious enough, the yellow card serves as a formal acknowledgment of misconduct that may warrant further penalties in future instances. This approach balances the need for safety and order during the match while also promoting adherence to the rules without immediately escalating to more severe penalties like disqualification. Other options, like a penalty shot or disqualification, would typically apply to more severe infractions rather than a first instance of reaching into the field.