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