# Drag-Flicks and Penalty Shots · Field Hockey, Stufe 6: Fortgeschritten

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Drag-Flicks and Penalty Shots: 100 Fakten, 10 Tests.

The drag-flick at penalty corners and how it is defended, then the penalty stroke for taker and keeper and the shoot-out run, and how specialists practise for pressure.

## Test 1: The drag-flick action

- The drag-flick is a long sling of the ball rather than a strike. (Quelle: USA Field Hockey, Field Hockey 101 (2025))
- First-shot hits are capped at backboard height; flicks may rise if safe. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3l-m)
- Power comes from a low drive and body rotation. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Length of contact and body rotation create speed. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- The flicker strides in towards the ball at the top of the circle. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter)
- Using a 'dragging' action at a penalty stroke is not permitted. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7j)
- Flicks may rise to any height, but not dangerously. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3m)
- Approach, drag, turn, release. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Watch, stride, drag, release. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Low sling, no backswing: the drag-flick. (Quelle: USA Field Hockey, Field Hockey 101 (2025))

## Test 2: The specialist

- Drag-flick specialists take most corner shots. (Quelle: General field hockey reference)
- Harmanpreet Singh won in 2020-21, 2022 and 2024. (Quelle: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, FIH awards)
- Gurjit Kaur won the women's award for 2020-21. (Quelle: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, FIH awards)
- A drag-flick specialist can turn many corners into goals. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners)
- After the hit, follow the ball into the circle. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter)
- Variation keeps defences guessing. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2)
- Many drag-flickers are defenders who come up for corners. (Quelle: General field hockey reference)
- Wait, stop, shoot, follow. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter)
- Three FIH Player of the Year titles. (Quelle: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, FIH awards)
- Defender specialists come up for corners. (Quelle: General field hockey reference)

## Test 3: The stop for a flick

- A clean stick stop sets up the shot. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop)
- The stopper needs to be agile and have a low body position. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop)
- Hands separate for stick stability. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop)
- A goal cannot be scored until the ball has travelled outside the circle. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3k)
- After the stop, move the ball into the circle quickly. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop)
- Still, with the right foot forward. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop)
- Eye contact over the whole distance until it reaches the stick. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop)
- Inject, stop, place, shoot. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3k)
- Eyes, hands, feet. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop)
- Stop outside, then bring it in for the shot. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop)

## Test 4: Variations

- Variation in attacking options. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2)
- The slip hitter shoots when the ball is slipped from the stop. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners)
- Runners deflect shots or collect rebounds. (Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Set up)
- Hit 1: pass to H1, shot. (Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options)
- A fake commits the defence before the pass. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2)
- Cues are verbal, eye, hand or stick signals. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)
- Disciplined set pieces come from training. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis)
- Inject, stop, slip, shoot. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners)
- None, one, two. (Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options)
- Slipped to another shooter: a slip. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners)

## Test 5: Defending the drag-flick

- The first wave places pressure on the hitter or blocks the shot. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave)
- The runner keeps the body out of the line of the ball. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave)
- A defender clearly running into the shot is penalised. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3m)
- Penalty corner protective equipment. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 4.2)
- The goalkeeper aligns in the direct line of the ball. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Goalkeeper)
- Trails deter deflections and collect rebounds. (Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner)
- Many flyers hold the stick in the right hand. (Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner)
- Align, press, stop, clear. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive penalty corners)
- The runner arrives first. (Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner)
- Pressure with the body out of line. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave)

## Test 6: The penalty stroke for the taker

- Push, flick or scoop, and the ball may be raised to any height. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7j)
- The taker must play the ball only once. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7k)
- The taker must not feint at playing the ball. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7i)
- The taker must not take it until the whistle has been blown. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7h)
- It is permitted to raise it to any height. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7j)
- Must not subsequently approach either the ball or the defender. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7k)
- A fixed plan steadies the stroke. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Position, position, start, shot. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7)
- Flicks are legal; feints and drags are not. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7i-j)
- Penalty strokes may be raised to any height. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7j)

## Test 7: The stroke for the keeper

- Both feet on the goal-line. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e)
- Not until the ball has been played. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e)
- Completion: a goal, or the ball comes to rest, lodges, is caught or goes out of the circle. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.8)
- A field player defending a stroke may only use the stick to save. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7f)
- Watching the ball avoids being fooled. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Feet must stay on the line until the ball is played. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e)
- All other players outside the 23-metres area. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7b)
- Line, watch, played, save. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e)
- Caught is safest; a goal is worst. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.8)
- Leaving the line before the ball is played is an offence by the keeper. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e)

## Test 8: The shoot-out run

- Shoot-out runs start at the 23. (Quelle: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey)
- Up to 8 seconds per attempt. (Quelle: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey)
- Belgium beat Australia 3-2 in a shoot-out. (Quelle: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, Olympics)
- Netherlands beat China in a shoot-out in Paris. (Quelle: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, Olympics)
- In Rio, Great Britain drew 3-3 and won the shoot-out 2-0. (Quelle: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, Olympics)
- Each team picks five takers; if still level, sudden death follows. (Quelle: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Video Umpire Protocol 4)
- It is a 1 v 1 with the keeper. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1)
- Line, start, run, finish. (Quelle: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey)
- 2000, 2016, 2020, 2024. (Quelle: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, Olympics)
- Run from the 23 against the keeper: a shoot-out. (Quelle: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey)

## Test 9: Shoot-out keeping

- Coming out narrows the angle against a 1 v 1. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side)
- An attempt must be completed within 8 seconds. (Quelle: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey)
- A foul by the keeper can give a stroke. (Quelle: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey)
- Scouting habits helps the keeper choose. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis)
- Watch the ball. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- To close down and communicate. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1)
- Early dives are beaten by a dummy. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Read, close, hold, win. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1)
- Close and patient is safest. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Out and set: closing the angle. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1)

## Test 10: Practising pressure shots

- Match-oriented exercises prepare for the real thing. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary)
- Pressure in training makes matches feel familiar. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- A fixed routine steadies nerves. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Preparation builds confidence. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Concentration and mental visualisation. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- A strong keeper makes practice realistic. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Data helps choose takers. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis)
- Prepare, practise, pressure, review. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary)
- Add the keeper, then the audience. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- An audience adds pressure to practice. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)

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).

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