Field Hockey Fouls
Obstruction Fouls
Body Obstruction
Body Obstruction
Blocking opponent from accessing ball with body
Stick Obstruction / Shielding
Stick Obstruction / Shielding
Blocking opponent from accessing ball with stick
Third Party Obstruction
Third Party Obstruction
Two players shield ball from opponent
Advancing / Foot Foul
Advancing / Foot Foul
Using body or foot to advance the ball
Stick Fouls
Backstick
Backstick
Hit ball with rounded back of stick
Stick Interference / Hacking
Stick Interference / Hacking
Hit opponent`s stick with your stick
Undercutting / High Ball
Undercutting / High Ball
Dangerously lifting ball
Dangerous Use of Stick / High Sticking
Dangerous Use of Stick / High Sticking
Stick raised above shoulder in dangerous manner
Other Fouls
Dangerous Play
Dangerous Play
Action poses potential harm to another player
Charging / Physical Play
Charging / Physical Play
Pushing, charging, physically interfering
Breaking Early
Breaking Early
Prematurely passing goal line during penalty corner
Bully / Face Off
Bully / Face Off
Official cannot determine possession after play stops
Penalties
Free hit
Free hit
Either team fouls outside scoring circle. Free hit from offending location with 5 yard press.
Penalty Corner
Penalty Corner
Defense fouls in shooting circle or hits ball past goal line. Offense takes indirect hit from end line 10 yards from goal post.
Penalty Stroke
Penalty Stroke
Defense fouls in shooting circle preventing goal from being scored. Offense takes direct hit from 7 yards.
Side In
Side In
Ball is hit out of bounds. Opposing team is awarded free hit from side line.