<P> In field hockey , a penalty corner , sometimes known as a short corner , is a penalty given against the defending team . It is predominantly awarded for a defensive infringement in the penalty circle or for a deliberate infringement within the defensive 23 - metre area . They are eagerly sought by attacking players and provide an excellent opportunity to score . There are particular rules for that only apply at penalty corners and players develop specialist skills , such as the drag flick , for this particular phase in the game . </P>
<P> In field hockey , a penalty corner , sometimes known as a short corner , is a penalty given against the defending team . It is predominantly awarded for a defensive infringement in the penalty circle or for a deliberate infringement within the defensive 23 - metre area . They are eagerly sought by attacking players and provide an excellent opportunity to score . There are particular rules for that only apply at penalty corners and players develop specialist skills , such as the drag flick , for this particular phase in the game . </P>
when is a penalty corner awarded in field hockey
when is a penalty corner awarded in field hockey
a defensive infringement in the penalty circle a deliberate infringement within the defensive 23 - metre area
a defensive infringement in the penalty circle a deliberate infringement within the defensive 23 - metre area