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Field Hockey · Level 6: Advanced · Sub-level 6.3

Drag-Flicks and Penalty Shots

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 30 October 2026 · markdown

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.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1The drag-flick actionTake a test

  1. The drag-flick is a long sling of the ball rather than a strike.

    Source: USA Field Hockey, Field Hockey 101 (2025) · recall

  2. First-shot hits are capped at backboard height; flicks may rise if safe.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3l-m · recall

  3. Power comes from a low drive and body rotation.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  4. Length of contact and body rotation create speed.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  5. The flicker strides in towards the ball at the top of the circle.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter · recall

  6. Using a 'dragging' action at a penalty stroke is not permitted.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7j · recall

  7. Flicks may rise to any height, but not dangerously.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3m · recall

  8. Approach, drag, turn, release.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  9. Watch, stride, drag, release.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  10. Low sling, no backswing: the drag-flick.

    Source: USA Field Hockey, Field Hockey 101 (2025) · applied

Test 2The specialistTake a test

  1. Drag-flick specialists take most corner shots.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  2. Harmanpreet Singh won in 2020-21, 2022 and 2024.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, FIH awards · recall

  3. Gurjit Kaur won the women's award for 2020-21.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, FIH awards · recall

  4. A drag-flick specialist can turn many corners into goals.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · recall

  5. After the hit, follow the ball into the circle.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter · recall

  6. Variation keeps defences guessing.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · recall

  7. Many drag-flickers are defenders who come up for corners.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  8. Wait, stop, shoot, follow.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter · recall

  9. Three FIH Player of the Year titles.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, FIH awards · applied

  10. Defender specialists come up for corners.

    Source: General field hockey reference · applied

Test 3The stop for a flickTake a test

  1. A clean stick stop sets up the shot.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · recall

  2. The stopper needs to be agile and have a low body position.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · recall

  3. Hands separate for stick stability.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · recall

  4. A goal cannot be scored until the ball has travelled outside the circle.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3k · recall

  5. After the stop, move the ball into the circle quickly.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · recall

  6. Still, with the right foot forward.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · recall

  7. Eye contact over the whole distance until it reaches the stick.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · recall

  8. Inject, stop, place, shoot.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3k · recall

  9. Eyes, hands, feet.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · recall

  10. Stop outside, then bring it in for the shot.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · applied

Test 4VariationsTake a test

  1. Variation in attacking options.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · recall

  2. The slip hitter shoots when the ball is slipped from the stop.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · recall

  3. Runners deflect shots or collect rebounds.

    Source: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Set up · recall

  4. Hit 1: pass to H1, shot.

    Source: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · recall

  5. A fake commits the defence before the pass.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · recall

  6. Cues are verbal, eye, hand or stick signals.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · recall

  7. Disciplined set pieces come from training.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall

  8. Inject, stop, slip, shoot.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · recall

  9. None, one, two.

    Source: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · recall

  10. Slipped to another shooter: a slip.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · applied

Test 5Defending the drag-flickTake a test

  1. The first wave places pressure on the hitter or blocks the shot.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · recall

  2. The runner keeps the body out of the line of the ball.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · recall

  3. A defender clearly running into the shot is penalised.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3m · recall

  4. Penalty corner protective equipment.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 4.2 · recall

  5. The goalkeeper aligns in the direct line of the ball.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Goalkeeper · recall

  6. Trails deter deflections and collect rebounds.

    Source: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner · recall

  7. Many flyers hold the stick in the right hand.

    Source: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner · recall

  8. Align, press, stop, clear.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive penalty corners · recall

  9. The runner arrives first.

    Source: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner · recall

  10. Pressure with the body out of line.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · applied

Test 6The penalty stroke for the takerTake a test

  1. Push, flick or scoop, and the ball may be raised to any height.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7j · recall

  2. The taker must play the ball only once.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7k · recall

  3. The taker must not feint at playing the ball.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7i · recall

  4. The taker must not take it until the whistle has been blown.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7h · recall

  5. It is permitted to raise it to any height.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7j · recall

  6. Must not subsequently approach either the ball or the defender.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7k · recall

  7. A fixed plan steadies the stroke.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  8. Position, position, start, shot.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7 · recall

  9. Flicks are legal; feints and drags are not.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7i-j · recall

  10. Penalty strokes may be raised to any height.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7j · applied

Test 7The stroke for the keeperTake a test

  1. Both feet on the goal-line.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e · recall

  2. Not until the ball has been played.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e · recall

  3. Completion: a goal, or the ball comes to rest, lodges, is caught or goes out of the circle.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.8 · recall

  4. A field player defending a stroke may only use the stick to save.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7f · recall

  5. Watching the ball avoids being fooled.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  6. Feet must stay on the line until the ball is played.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e · recall

  7. All other players outside the 23-metres area.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7b · recall

  8. Line, watch, played, save.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e · recall

  9. Caught is safest; a goal is worst.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.8 · recall

  10. Leaving the line before the ball is played is an offence by the keeper.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e · applied

Test 8The shoot-out runTake a test

  1. Shoot-out runs start at the 23.

    Source: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · recall

  2. Up to 8 seconds per attempt.

    Source: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · recall

  3. Belgium beat Australia 3-2 in a shoot-out.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, Olympics · recall

  4. Netherlands beat China in a shoot-out in Paris.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, Olympics · recall

  5. In Rio, Great Britain drew 3-3 and won the shoot-out 2-0.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, Olympics · recall

  6. Each team picks five takers; if still level, sudden death follows.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Video Umpire Protocol 4 · recall

  7. It is a 1 v 1 with the keeper.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · recall

  8. Line, start, run, finish.

    Source: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · recall

  9. 2000, 2016, 2020, 2024.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, Olympics · applied

  10. Run from the 23 against the keeper: a shoot-out.

    Source: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · applied

Test 9Shoot-out keepingTake a test

  1. Coming out narrows the angle against a 1 v 1.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side · recall

  2. An attempt must be completed within 8 seconds.

    Source: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · recall

  3. A foul by the keeper can give a stroke.

    Source: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · recall

  4. Scouting habits helps the keeper choose.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall

  5. Watch the ball.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  6. To close down and communicate.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · recall

  7. Early dives are beaten by a dummy.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  8. Read, close, hold, win.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · recall

  9. Close and patient is safest.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  10. Out and set: closing the angle.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · applied

Test 10Practising pressure shotsTake a test

  1. Match-oriented exercises prepare for the real thing.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · recall

  2. Pressure in training makes matches feel familiar.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  3. A fixed routine steadies nerves.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  4. Preparation builds confidence.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recall

  5. Concentration and mental visualisation.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recall

  6. A strong keeper makes practice realistic.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  7. Data helps choose takers.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall

  8. Prepare, practise, pressure, review.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · recall

  9. Add the keeper, then the audience.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  10. An audience adds pressure to practice.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · applied

Sources

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 Guide14
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop8
  • FIH, The history of FIH & hockey6
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e5
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7j4
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners4
  • Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, Olympics4
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 14
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter3
  • General field hockey reference3
  • Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, FIH awards3
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 23
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis3
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave3
  • NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner3
  • USA Field Hockey, Field Hockey 101 (2025)2
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3m2
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3k2
  • NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options2
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7k2
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.82
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary2
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up2
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3l-m1
  • NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Set up1
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary1
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 4.21
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Goalkeeper1
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive penalty corners1
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7i1
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7h1
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.71
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7i-j1
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7f1
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7b1
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Video Umpire Protocol 41
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side1