When is a 16 yard hit awarded in field hockey?

Answer 1

A 16 yard hit is a type of free hit, awarded to the defense, when the ball goes wholly over the backline (but a goal is not awarded) and the attacking team was the last to touch it in any way. It is taken in line with where the ball crossed the backline, up to 14.63 metres from the backline.

Answer 2

A 16 yd hit is award to the defence side when the ball goes completely over the back line, having last been played by or touched the stick or person of the attacking side, and no goal has been scored.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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