In Victoria, Australia, with the introduction of the new free hit rule, all opposing players must be 5 metres away from the player taking the free hit.
If they are taking a free hit or centrepass, you must be at least 5 metres away from the ball. Other than that, you can be as close as you like provided you aren't interfering with them.
3 meters
Field hockey is a sport in which two opposing teams, of 11 players each, attempt to score goals. They do this by manoeuvring a small hard ball with sticks, and getting into the opponent's goal. More information can be found at the related links.
Yes. Small edit: Technically you can fold whenever you want when it is your turn. Even if your opponent checked you can fold, but this is not advisable as you are giving away a chance to a free card.
The Penalty Mark is 12 yards (36 feet, or just under 11 meters) from the Goal Line. This distance is sometimes reduced to accommodate very young players.
direct free kick
direct free kick
There are seven offenses that result in a direct free kick if done in a manner the referee believes was careless, reckless, or using excessive force: kicking or attempting to kick an opponent tripping or attempting to trip an opponent jumping at an opponent charging an opponent striking or attempting to strike an opponent pushing an opponent tackling an opponent There are three more offenses that result in a direct free kick if any player does them, regardless of carelessness, etc.: holding an opponent spitting at an opponent handling the ball deliberately (except the goalkeeper in his or her own penalty area)
yes
Curl it
Players with out contracts to a current team
Free Spot? Do you mean the goal crease?