In Hockey What is PS?
Penalty Shot (PS) is a type of penalty in ice hockey that is awarded when a player is denied a clear scoring opportunity due to a foul by an opposing player. It is the most severe penalty in the sport, as it gives the player who was fouled a chance to score a goal without any defenders between them and the net.
How a Penalty Shot is Awarded
A penalty shot is awarded when a player is:
- denied a clear scoring opportunity due to a foul by an opposing player
- tripped, hooked, slashed, or otherwise impeded by an opposing player
- interfered with by an opposing player while in possession of the puck in the attacking zone
How a Penalty Shot is Taken
Once a penalty shot is awarded, the following procedure is followed:
- The player who was fouled is given the puck at the center of the ice, 15 feet from the opposing goal net.
- The player then has 30 seconds to skate towards the net and take a shot.
- No defenders are allowed to block the player's path to the net.
- If the player scores a goal, the goal counts. If the player misses the net, the shot is considered a failure.
Related Questions
- What is the most common type of foul that leads to a penalty shot? (Tripping)
- How long does a player have to take a penalty shot? (30 seconds)
- Can defenders block the player's path to the net during a penalty shot? (No)
- What happens if a player misses a penalty shot? (The shot is considered a failure)
- Is a penalty shot the most severe penalty in ice hockey? (Yes)
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