Question

Explain the importance of the Shooting Circle in hockey?

State the importance of the shooting circle in hockey.

Answer 1

The importance of the Shooting Circle in hockey are:

1. The goals can be scored only when the ball is shot from within the Shooting Circle.
2. If any player of defending team commits an offence inside the Shooting Circle which might prevent the probable scoring of a goal, a penalty stroke is awarded to the attacking team.
3. If an offence by a defender inside the Shooting circle does not prevent the probable scoring of a goal, a penalty corner is awarded to the attacking team.
4. If an intentional offence inside the Shooting circle by a defender against an opponent who does not have possession of the ball or an opportunity to play the ball, a penalty corner is awarded to the attacking team.