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A free hit would be given if one team commits an offense under the rules and it is a disadvantage to the nonoffending team. Offenses might include a dangerous ball, hacking, obstruction of any kind, and raising the ball illegally, as well as the ball contacting a player's foot, body or the back of their stick.

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A free hit can be awarded for a number of reasons. Firstly it the ball hits a foot outside the D and is not on purpose. Secondly if the ball is lifted and the umpire deems it as dangerous. If the back of the stick is used. Deliberate pushing or fouling. Finally if the ball is lifted into or in the D by the attacking team. Hope this helps :)

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A free hit is taken ater being awarded by the umpire as the result of an advantage or foul.

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never unless you are looking for a free throw then that is when you are fouled shooting or the other team has 7+ fouls and you shoot 1 and 1

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