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Obstruction occurs when:
- A player moves or interposes herself or her stick (Stick Obstruction), keeping an opponent from attempting to play the ball.
- A player shields the ball with her stick or any part of her body.
- A third player takes a position between an opponent and the ball so her teammate has an opportunity to play the ball. (Third Party Obstruction)
Free Hit is a means of putting the ball in play by any player following a foul that occurs outside the circles by an opponent. The only legal strokes for a free hit are a push or a drive.
Penalty Corner is a means for the attacker to put the ball in play from a spot on the end line 10 yards from the nearest goal post. A penalty corner is awarded when the defense commits a foul within the circle. The only legal strokes for a penalty corner are a flick, drive, or push.
Side In is the method for putting the ball in play after it has gone over the sideline. Legal strokes are a push or a drive.
Long Hit is a method for an attacker to put the ball in play from a spot on the sideline 5 yards from the corner flag. A long hit is awarded when the defense sends the ball unintentionally off the end line. The only legal strokes for a long hit are a push or a drive.
Penalty Stroke is a shot on goal taken by any attacker against the goalkeeper from the penalty stroke line 7 yards in front of the center of the goal. Legal strokes are a flick, scoop, or push. Penalty strokes are awarded when any defender including the goalkeeper, prevents a sure goal from going in by committing a foul inside the circle. Penalty strokes can also be awarded for flagrant play, unsportsmanlike conduct, repeated balls over the endline, or if a foul occurs within the circle and in the umpires judgment prevented an attack player of actual or likely possession of the ball.
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