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When the ball stuck the defensive player's costumes in the shooting circle, then awarded________________________?

Correct answer: D. Penalty corner

  • A. Free hit
  • B. Penalty stroke
  • C. Corner hit
  • D. Penalty corner

Explanation

A defender’s clothing stopping or deflecting the ball in the shooting circle is treated as a defensive offence and results in a penalty corner under the usual rule-book wording. A penalty stroke is reserved for a more serious offence, such as one preventing a probable goal.

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