The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has abandoned its proposed rule changes in penalty corners, federation president Tayyab Ikram told the media during the Malaysia-Korea Asian Champions Trophy hockey semifinal match here on Friday.
The proposed changes made it imperative for the ball to travel at least 5m outside the striking circle, beyond the dotted line, before a goal can be attempted. All attackers except the injector / pusher must also be beyond the dotted line till the ball is released.
Ikram said, “It (proposed rule changes) will not be considered on trial but at the same time we will have a re-evaluation for further options.” He added that the FIH was in favour of retaining the existing penalty corner, but might consider introducing changes in more dynamic ways.
