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When a defending player deliberately hits the ball over the back line, the attacking team is awarded a penalty corner. The ball is placed on the goal line at least 10 yards from the goal and an offensive player is given a free hit from that point.
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| Penalty Stroke |
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If a defending player fouls an opponent in the goal circle, a penalty stroke is awarded. The ball is placed 7 yards (6.4 meters) from the goal and only the goalkeeper is allowed to defend.
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The field hockey playing area. The pitch is 100 yards long by 60 yards wide, divided by a center line and two 25-yard lines, one in each half of the field.
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It is a push when a player moves the ball with a short, pushing movement of the stick, with both the ball and the head of the stick in contact with the ground.
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