Rule 44. Penalty 6 - Corner 60

In plain English

Penalty 6, the Corner 60: hit from the 60, out where it crossed.

• The Corner 60: one free hit from the 60 yard line, opposite the point where the ball crossed the back line, but never more than 40 yards out from the centre. So a ball that went dead by the corner flag comes back to a sensible angle.
• The hitting side stands where it likes, and the hit is taken in one stroke with the intention of scoring, as for a Penalty 4.
• The defence must be behind the 30 yard line and at least 40 yards from the ball until it is hit or hit at.

One free hit from a spot on the 60 yard line opposite where the ball crossed the back line, but no more than 40 yards out from the centre.

Quoted extract · Blue Book 2026, Part 1, Rule 44

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How far must the players of the team facing the hit be from the ball during a ‘Fair Play Dropped Ball’?

• 5 yards
• 15 yards
• 30 yards ✓
• 60 yards

One free hit from a spot on the 60 yard line opposite where the ball crossed the back line, but no more than 40 yards out from the centre.

What is the rule regarding the positioning of the team facing the hit out?

• The team facing the free hit must be within 30 yards of the ball and cannot cross the 30-yard line until the ball is hit
• All members of the team facing the free hit should be behind the 60-yard line until the ball is hit
• None of the team members facing the free hit shall be within 30 yards of the ball or in front of the 30-yard line until the ball is hit or hit at ✓
• The team facing the free hit must form a wall 10 yards from the ball

One free hit from a spot on the 60 yard line opposite where the ball crossed the back line, but no more than 40 yards out from the centre.

What is a penalty 4?

• 30 yard hit
• 40 yard hit
• 50 yard hit
• 60 yard hit ✓

One free hit from a spot on the 60 yard line opposite where the ball crossed the back line, but no more than 40 yards out from the centre.

Penalty 4: What should be the intent when taking the free hit?

• To pass the ball to a teammate
• To score ✓
• To move the ball closer to the goal
• To prevent the opposing team from getting the ball

One free hit from a spot on the 60 yard line opposite where the ball crossed the back line, but no more than 40 yards out from the centre.

Penalty 6: Where is the free hit taken from?

• From the centre of the field
• From the spot where the foul occurred
• From a spot on the 60-yard line opposite where the ball crossed the back line, but no more than 40 yards out from the centre ✓
• From the 40-yard line nearest the goal of the team that has fouled

One free hit from a spot on the 60 yard line opposite where the ball crossed the back line, but no more than 40 yards out from the centre.

Penalty 6: How should the free hit be executed?

• In multiple strokes until a score is made
• In one stroke with the intention to pass
• In two strokes, one for positioning and one for scoring
• As per penalty 4. In one stroke with the intent to score ✓

One free hit from a spot on the 60 yard line opposite where the ball crossed the back line, but no more than 40 yards out from the centre.

Penalty 6: Where should the team facing the hit position themselves?

• They must be behind the 30 yard line and at least 40 yards from the ball ✓
• They must stand within the 30 yard line
• They can position anywhere they prefer
• They must be at least 40 yards from the ball but can be inside the 30 yard line

One free hit from a spot on the 60 yard line opposite where the ball crossed the back line, but no more than 40 yards out from the centre.

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