Field Hockey · Niveau 6 : Avancé · Sous-niveau 6.3
Drag-Flicks and Penalty Shots
10 tests · 100 faits · mis à jour le 30 octobre 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.
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Test 1The drag-flick actionFaire un test
The drag-flick is a long sling of the ball rather than a strike.
Source : USA Field Hockey, Field Hockey 101 (2025) · restitution
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 · restitution
Power comes from a low drive and body rotation.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Length of contact and body rotation create speed.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
The flicker strides in towards the ball at the top of the circle.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter · restitution
Using a 'dragging' action at a penalty stroke is not permitted.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7j · restitution
Flicks may rise to any height, but not dangerously.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3m · restitution
Approach, drag, turn, release.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Watch, stride, drag, release.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Low sling, no backswing: the drag-flick.
Source : USA Field Hockey, Field Hockey 101 (2025) · application
Test 2The specialistFaire un test
Drag-flick specialists take most corner shots.
Source : General field hockey reference · restitution
Harmanpreet Singh won in 2020-21, 2022 and 2024.
Source : Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, FIH awards · restitution
Gurjit Kaur won the women's award for 2020-21.
Source : Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, FIH awards · restitution
A drag-flick specialist can turn many corners into goals.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · restitution
After the hit, follow the ball into the circle.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter · restitution
Variation keeps defences guessing.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · restitution
Many drag-flickers are defenders who come up for corners.
Source : General field hockey reference · restitution
Wait, stop, shoot, follow.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hitter · restitution
Three FIH Player of the Year titles.
Source : Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, FIH awards · application
Defender specialists come up for corners.
Source : General field hockey reference · application
Test 3The stop for a flickFaire un test
A clean stick stop sets up the shot.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · restitution
The stopper needs to be agile and have a low body position.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · restitution
Hands separate for stick stability.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · restitution
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 · restitution
After the stop, move the ball into the circle quickly.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · restitution
Still, with the right foot forward.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · restitution
Eye contact over the whole distance until it reaches the stick.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · restitution
Inject, stop, place, shoot.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3k · restitution
Eyes, hands, feet.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · restitution
Stop outside, then bring it in for the shot.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stick stop · application
Test 4VariationsFaire un test
Variation in attacking options.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · restitution
The slip hitter shoots when the ball is slipped from the stop.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · restitution
Runners deflect shots or collect rebounds.
Source : NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Set up · restitution
Hit 1: pass to H1, shot.
Source : NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · restitution
A fake commits the defence before the pass.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · restitution
Cues are verbal, eye, hand or stick signals.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · restitution
Disciplined set pieces come from training.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Inject, stop, slip, shoot.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · restitution
None, one, two.
Source : NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · restitution
Slipped to another shooter: a slip.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · application
Test 5Defending the drag-flickFaire un test
The first wave places pressure on the hitter or blocks the shot.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · restitution
The runner keeps the body out of the line of the ball.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · restitution
A defender clearly running into the shot is penalised.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3m · restitution
Penalty corner protective equipment.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 4.2 · restitution
The goalkeeper aligns in the direct line of the ball.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Goalkeeper · restitution
Trails deter deflections and collect rebounds.
Source : NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner · restitution
Many flyers hold the stick in the right hand.
Source : NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner · restitution
Align, press, stop, clear.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive penalty corners · restitution
The runner arrives first.
Source : NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Defensive corner · restitution
Pressure with the body out of line.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · application
Test 6The penalty stroke for the takerFaire un test
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 · restitution
The taker must play the ball only once.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7k · restitution
The taker must not feint at playing the ball.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7i · restitution
The taker must not take it until the whistle has been blown.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7h · restitution
It is permitted to raise it to any height.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7j · restitution
Must not subsequently approach either the ball or the defender.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7k · restitution
A fixed plan steadies the stroke.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Position, position, start, shot.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7 · restitution
Flicks are legal; feints and drags are not.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7i-j · restitution
Penalty strokes may be raised to any height.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7j · application
Test 7The stroke for the keeperFaire un test
Both feet on the goal-line.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e · restitution
Not until the ball has been played.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e · restitution
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 · restitution
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 · restitution
Watching the ball avoids being fooled.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Feet must stay on the line until the ball is played.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e · restitution
All other players outside the 23-metres area.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7b · restitution
Line, watch, played, save.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e · restitution
Caught is safest; a goal is worst.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.8 · restitution
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 · application
Test 8The shoot-out runFaire un test
Shoot-out runs start at the 23.
Source : FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · restitution
Up to 8 seconds per attempt.
Source : FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · restitution
Belgium beat Australia 3-2 in a shoot-out.
Source : Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, Olympics · restitution
Netherlands beat China in a shoot-out in Paris.
Source : Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, Olympics · restitution
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 · restitution
Each team picks five takers; if still level, sudden death follows.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Video Umpire Protocol 4 · restitution
It is a 1 v 1 with the keeper.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · restitution
Line, start, run, finish.
Source : FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · restitution
2000, 2016, 2020, 2024.
Source : Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md, Olympics · application
Run from the 23 against the keeper: a shoot-out.
Source : FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · application
Test 9Shoot-out keepingFaire un test
Coming out narrows the angle against a 1 v 1.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side · restitution
An attempt must be completed within 8 seconds.
Source : FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · restitution
A foul by the keeper can give a stroke.
Source : FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · restitution
Scouting habits helps the keeper choose.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Watch the ball.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
To close down and communicate.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · restitution
Early dives are beaten by a dummy.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Read, close, hold, win.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · restitution
Close and patient is safest.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Out and set: closing the angle.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · application
Test 10Practising pressure shotsFaire un test
Match-oriented exercises prepare for the real thing.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · restitution
Pressure in training makes matches feel familiar.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
A fixed routine steadies nerves.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Preparation builds confidence.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Concentration and mental visualisation.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
A strong keeper makes practice realistic.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Data helps choose takers.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Prepare, practise, pressure, review.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · restitution
Add the keeper, then the audience.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
An audience adds pressure to practice.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · application
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