The short or penalty corner is awarded: thumb|right|A group of five defenders, including the goalkeeper, prepare on the back line for a short corner. for an offence by a defender in the circle which does not prevent the probable scoring of a goal; for an intentional offence in the circle by a defender against an opponent who does not have possession of the ball or an opportunity to play the ball; for an intentional offence by a defender outside the circle but within the 23-metre area they are defending; for intentionally playing the ball over the back line by a defender; when the ball becomes lodged in a player's clothing or equipment while in the circle they are defending.
the short or penalty corner is awarded thumb|right|a group of five defenders including the goalkeeper prepare on the back line for a short corner for an offence by a defender in the circle which does not prevent the probable scoring of a goal; for an intentional offence in the circle by a defender against an opponent who does not have possession of the ball or an opportunity to play the ball; for an intentional offence by a defender outside the circle but within the 23-metre area they are defending; for intentionally playing the ball over the back line by a defender; when the ball becomes lodged in a player's clothing or equipment while in the circle they are defending