In field hockey, in a penalty stroke, an attacker shoots at goal from _____ yards away in a one-on-one confrontation with the goalkeeper.

Key Points

• In field hockey, during a penalty stroke, an attacker shoots at the goal from a distance of 7 yards away.
• This creates a one-on-one confrontation between the attacker and the goalkeeper.
• The penalty stroke is awarded for serious fouls committed by defenders within the shooting circle.
• The goalkeeper must remain on the goal line until the ball is played by the attacker.

Additional Information

• Field hockey is played on grass, watered turf, artificial turf, or synthetic field, as well as an indoor boarded surface.
• A field hockey match consists of two halves of 30 minutes each, with a 5-minute half-time interval.
• So, the total duration of a field hockey match, including the break, is 70 minutes (60 minutes of play and 10 minutes of break).
• The game is played by two teams of eleven players each, including the goalkeeper.
• Field hockey is governed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), which sets the rules of the game.
• Penalty strokes are one of the most critical and high-pressure moments in a field hockey game.