The type awarded will depend on the seriousness of the offence and the location on the pitch where it took place.

1. FREE HIT: Given for a technical offence in open play. Taken from close to where the offence occurred, but opposition players must be given time to move back five metres. If the hit is within five metres of the circle, all players except the person taking the free hit must be five metres away.

2. PENALTY CORNER: Given for a minor offence inside the shooting circle or an intentional foul within the 22m area. Taken from the back line between the 10m mark and the circle edge.

A penalty corner is also awarded if a defender intentionally plays the ball over the back line. 3. PENALTY STROKE: For a more serious offence inside the shooting circle, such as illegally stopping a probable goal. Taken from the spot directly in front of goal.