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What is a free hit in hockey?

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13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Every sport uses penalties to promote fair play and minimize unfair advantages. When it comes to free hits in Field Hockey, the umpires use their discretion and interpretation to determine the penalty. Typically, an umpire awards a free hit when a foul like an obstruction occurs outside the striking zone. The umpire may give a free hit to either the offense or defense depending on who creates the foul. More serious penalties like dangerous play or raising field hockey sticks outside the goal require a stricter penalty.

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