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Question
Mention any three situations when a penalty stroke is awarded.
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Solution
A penalty stroke in field hockey is awarded in the following situations:
- A defender committed an intentional foul in the shooting circle.
- The defender purposefully stops the ball with his body or foot.
- Foul on an offensive player with a clear goal scoring opportunity.
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