Field Hockey · Stufe 4: Mittelstufe · Unterstufe 4.5
Penalty Corner Routines
10 Tests · 100 Fakten · aktualisiert am 30. Oktober 2026 · Markdown
How a penalty corner is run: the set-up and roles, injecting by push, hit or drag, the stick stop, the hitter, the basic options, rebounds and deflections, and the defence with its goalkeeper, post, first runner and trails.
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Test 1The set-upTest machen
Players stand on the edge of the circle.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
Other players stand on the other half to defend if the corner fails.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Set up · Wissen
The back-up stands behind the hitters to collect any missed passes.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Set up · Wissen
The ball must first be received outside the circle, then brought back in.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Set up · Wissen
Attention must be given to training them to make the most of matches.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
The defensive corner must be just as efficient and organised.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
The set-up, the push-out, the stick stop, the hitter, rebounds and deflections.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
Set, inject, stop, strike.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
Injector at the line, stopper at the edge, hitter beside, back-up behind.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Set up · Anwendung
Attackers round the circle, ball on the back-line: a penalty corner.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Anwendung
Test 2The injectorTest machen
In the guide's set-up, the injector also guards the short rebound on the right.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
It is recommended that the ball is pushed from the left side.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Injector · Wissen
It makes it easier to hit from the stick stop and to roll to either side.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Injector · Wissen
The injector must have at least one foot outside the field.
Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3c · Wissen
Push or hit without intentionally raising it.
Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3i · Wissen
The injector must not play it again until another player has played it.
Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3j · Wissen
The inserter begins the play and injects the ball.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Set up · Wissen
Set, inject, enter, cover.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
Inject, stop, shoot.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
The player putting the ball into play from the back-line.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Anwendung
Test 3Injecting by push, hit or dragTest machen
The ball can be injected by a push, hit or drag.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Injector · Wissen
The push is well directed and flat.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Injector · Wissen
The release can be disguised, so its timing is hard to predict.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Injector · Wissen
Injection speed is softer.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Injector · Wissen
Injection speed is much harder.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Injector · Wissen
The defenders' reaction is quicker because they can react to the backswing.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Injector · Wissen
It can only be used effectively on artificial turf.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Injector · Wissen
Push softest, the drag hard and accurate, the hit hardest.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Injector · Wissen
The push can be disguised; the hit shows its backswing.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Injector · Wissen
A hard, flat, accurate drag along the turf.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Injector · Anwendung
Test 4The stick stopTest machen
The stick stopper stops the ball and rolls it back into the circle.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
The stopper needs to be agile and have a low body position.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · Wissen
Eye-ball contact over the whole distance until it reaches the stick.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · Wissen
Hands must be separate to ensure stick stability.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · Wissen
The face of the stick is tilted forward.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · Wissen
At the stop, the player must be still with the right foot forward.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · Wissen
After the stop it must be moved into the circle as quickly as possible.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · Wissen
Ready, watch, stop, move.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · Wissen
Hands, face, feet.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · Wissen
Stopping the ball at the top of the circle: the stopper.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · Anwendung
Test 5The hitterTest machen
The rhythm and movement must be one smooth forward movement.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter · Wissen
The rhythm of the body movement adds momentum.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter · Wissen
The hitter runs in after the shot to cover long rebounds.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter · Wissen
The hit is not just about power but also control.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter · Wissen
A hit as first shot must cross at no more than 460 mm, the backboard height.
Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3l · Wissen
For flicks, deflections and scoops the ball may be raised if not dangerous.
Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3m · Wissen
The striker hits, slaps or drag-flicks the ball towards goal.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
Back, step, strike, follow.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter · Wissen
Wait, strike, follow.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter · Wissen
Shooting from the stop: the hitter.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter · Anwendung
Test 6Basic optionsTest machen
Hit 1: pass to H1, shot.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · Wissen
Pass Right: pass to H1, pass to H2, shot.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · Wissen
Give & Go: pass to H1, pass and return with H2, shot.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · Wissen
L1: pass to L1, shot.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · Wissen
Passes move the runners and keeper out of line.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · Wissen
These players are pass options or tippers.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Set up · Wissen
Teams call or signal the option in advance.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary (cues) · Wissen
Inject, H1, H2, shoot.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · Wissen
Give, go, return, shoot.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · Wissen
Pass to H2, shot: Hit 2.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · Anwendung
Test 7Rebounds and deflectionsTest machen
The slip hitter also covers the long rebound to the keeper's right.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
Deflection runners cover the long and short rebounds on the keeper's left.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
The slip hitter hits, slaps or drag-flicks when the ball is slipped from the stick stop.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
Players covering the short rebound zone are right and left of the keeper.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
L1, L2, R1, R2 can run in to deflect or collect a rebound.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Set up · Wissen
A save near goal often leaves a loose ball.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
Rebounds in the middle belong to the hitter and the stopper.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
Shot, spill, arrive, score.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Wissen
Right, middle, left.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Anwendung
Running in to touch the shot: deflection runner.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · Anwendung
Test 8The defensive set-upTest machen
Not more than five defenders, including the goalkeeper.
Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3f · Wissen
The other defenders must be beyond the centre-line.
Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3g · Wissen
Defenders must understand their individual job and cooperate.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive penalty corners · Wissen
1:3: one field player on the left of the mid-line, three on the right.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defence position options · Wissen
Two each side of the mid-line: the 2:2.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defence position options · Wissen
Penalty corner protective equipment includes face masks.
Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 4.2 · Wissen
So that a won ball has someone to go to.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner · Wissen
Keeper, post, trails, runner.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner · Anwendung
Line up, inject, charge, clear.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive penalty corners · Wissen
Five behind the line, the rest beyond halfway: a defensive corner.
Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3f-g · Anwendung
Test 9The first runnerTest machen
The first wave needs an explosive start.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · Wissen
Place pressure on the hitter or block the shot.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · Wissen
The stick is held in the right hand.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · Wissen
Many flyers keep their body safely out of the way of any shot.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner · Wissen
Tilted forward so the ball does not deflect off the stick.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · Wissen
This player keeps the body out of the line of the ball.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · Wissen
Flyer: runs directly to where the shot is taken.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner · Wissen
Wait, go, run, block.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · Wissen
Waves go in turn.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · Anwendung
Charging the hitter: the first runner.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · Anwendung
Test 10Trails and the postTest machen
Step out just ahead of the line at the feet of the goalkeeper.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Post player · Wissen
Relaxed grip and keep stick still.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Post player · Wissen
The goalkeeper immediately aligns in the direct line of the ball.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Goalkeeper · Wissen
They clear balls that rebound off the goalkeeper's pads.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Second and third wave · Wissen
And defend the left and right side deflections.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Second and third wave · Wissen
Low trail holds space to deter deflections and collect rebounds.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner · Wissen
The high trail may also join the flyer to pressure shots.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner · Wissen
Pressure, save, collect, clear.
Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner · Anwendung
Position, balance, grip, stillness.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Post player · Wissen
Next to the keeper at the post: the post player.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Post player · Anwendung
Quellen
KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, USA Field Hockey 101, NFHCA notes, FIH history and official results; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered rules belong to the Rules category (Field Hockey - Rules of Hockey).
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners21
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Injector12
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop9
- NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options8
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave8
- NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Set up7
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter7
- NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner7
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Post player4
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive penalty corners2
- NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defence position options2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Second and third wave2
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3c1
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3i1
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3j1
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3l1
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3m1
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary (cues)1
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3f1
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3g1
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 4.21
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3f-g1
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Goalkeeper1