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Field Hockey

Field Hockey is an outdoor sport where players use sticks to get a ball into a goal. Questions in this category include the history of field hockey, rules and regulations of the game, and how various sticks are made.

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Which action indicates a hockey player is playing defense?

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the player stays back to protect the teams goal.

What can a 15 year old girl work as during the summer?

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Are long hits and long corners the same thing in field hockey?

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it is awarded when the defense hit it out over there own end line

Why do field hockey players use hard balls?

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They prevent major damage to the teeth, gums and mouth if a player is hit in the jaw (the guard cushions the teeth together and stops the tongue from being bitten). THey can also help lessen the impact and slightly reduce the risk of concussion.

Where will the next world field hockey cup be held?

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The next world cup is scheduled to take place in 2018 in Russia. However, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding FIFA's decision to give the tournament to Russia with many allegations of bribery leading to Sepp Blatter's resignation.

How big should a hockey stick be?

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There is no such thing as an illegal curve in the nhl anymore. However you don't want to big of a curve because the bigger the curve the harder it is to backhand and the harder it is to stick handle on your backhand.

What is the highest number of goals scored in a single international hockey match?

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The most goals scored by one team in an NHL game was 16. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Quebec Bulldogs 16-3 on March 3, 1920.

In the same season, Montreal helped set the record for most goals scored by two teams in a single game. The Canadiens and Toronto St. Patrick's combined for 21 goals on January 10, 1920, with Montreal winning 14-7. The Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks tied the record on December 11, 1985. The Oilers won 12-9.

Why was hockey invented?

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British solders stationed in Canada are attributed to creating the game of Ice Hockey by playing a version of field hockey. The story is that they were getting cold and needed something to do to alleviate boredom and keep them warm as well, so they started hitting rocks using sticks on the icy ground. They didn't play on skates at first, this was introduced much later and became what we now know as Ice Hockey.

What is a hit out in hockey?

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You might be referring to the 16 yard/15 metre hit, which is a free hit taken by the defense if an attacker plays the ball over the backline, taken in line with where it went out, parallel to the sideline and up to 16 yards/15 metres from the backline.

The hit out may also refer to the process of beginning play in a penalty corner, normally called the injection; if the ball is hit into the field, it may be called a hit-out. If pushed, it may be called a push-out.

Otherwise, some people refer to the centrepass - the free hit that starts or restarts a game after goals or halftime - as a hit-off. Both of these are usually called by their names; the centrepass or the "16"/"16 yard".

Which of the areas of technology best classifies the hockey stick?

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Really, the best hockey stick depends on your own opinion, but my personal favorite is the Warrior Kronik. It is a very expensive (300-350$) hockey stick that has a nice look, good weight and great durability. If you have the money, this is the stick to go for.

Who are the current men's Field hockey world champions?

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Germany (GER)

Maximilian Müller

Martin Haner

Oskar Deecke

Christopher Wesley

Moritz Fürste

Tobias Hauke

Jan-Philipp Rabente

Benjamin Weß

Timo Weß

Oliver Korn

Christopher Zeller

Max Weinhold

Matthias Witthaus

Florian Fuchs

Philipp Zeller

Thilo Stralkowski

What is the shaft of the hockey stick?

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A tapered shaft is just as strong as a non-tapered (or standard hosel) shaft as long as you are using the flex rating, blade pattern, and lie of the blade that are correct for you and your style of play. If any one or more of those specs are wrong, you will be far more prone to breaking sticks and/or blades since your shot mechanics will be seriously altered by the improperly chosen equipment.

As with any mass produced product, you could always end up with the occasional defective shaft that breaks within the first couple of uses. Don't let that deter you or sour you to that particular shaft. Most manufacturers offer a 30 warranty on their shafts and sticks to cover these types on problems.

The only real difference between a tapered and non-tapered shaft (other than a few grams of weight) lie in where it is designed to bend when taking a shot (called the kick-point). Most non-tapered shafts are designed to bend around the middle of the shaft (mid flex) while tapered shafts are designed to bend much lower or as close to the bottom end of the shaft as possible. The thinking behind tapered shafts is that a lower kick-point means a harder more accurate shot with a quicker release than standard hosel shafts. Therefore, due to the increased performance, the more a shaft or stick costs, the lower the kick-point.

Where was Shinty made?

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Shinty is a sport from Scotland. It's origins come from the Irish sport of Hurling. Both are field games played with a ball and stick, similar to hockey.

What are similaraties between ice hockey amd field hockey?

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I will tell you the ones i know of. Mini hockey is only played in a half of a hockey field, or even smaller, and there are 8 that play. Field hockey is played full field (the whole hockey field) and you have 11 players that play (including the goalkeeper). They are both similar in that they both play with hockey sticks and they are still a type of hockey. The same rules apply in both.

How fast can you hit a field hockey ball?

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== == Bobby Hull, in the 1960's, had the fastest slap shot, timed at just over 100 mph. In the more modern era, with metal or composite sticks, the speeds are just a bit slower, around 98 or 99 mph. Of course, speed is NOT that important in goal scoring. Accuracy and a fast release are much more important than raw speed is. Being able to "put it in the hole" is the skill, not blasting the puck into the goalie's pads.

How many players can dress for a division 1 college field hockey game?

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Rule 13 Composition of Team # # A Team shall be composed of 20 players (18 skaters and two goalkeepers as per Rule 15 (a)(c)(d) - Players in Uniform) who shall be under contract to the Club they represent. NHL Rule Book

How do you measure the speed of a slap shot in hockey?

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Without using a radar you need to know the distance you are shooting and the time it takes the puck to travel. I film myself shooting pucks 10 meters against a wall. I then playback to measure the time between the sound of the stick hitting the puck and the sound of the puck hitting the wall. This is usually about .4 seconds. If the puck has traveled 10m in .4 seconds then it would travel 90km per hour or around 56mph.

What is the scoring system in field hockey?

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goal defence marks goal attack

goal keep marks goal shoot

wing defence marks wing attack

and centre marks the opposing centre

What side of the stick is used in field hockey?

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Its when you turn your stick completely around so you can pull the ball away from the opposite offender.

Why is balance important in field hockey?

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Balance is very important for every kind of sports. If you lack proper balance u might fall while playing. It improves your coordination and decreases your reaction time( makes you faster). It also makes you more confident and better at sports.

You can improve your balance in a number of ways:

  • Stand on one leg for long time with closing your eyes without falling.
  • place a book/books on your head and walk long distances without letting the book fall etc.

Balance is not only something you need for sports, but is something which improves as you play sports. SO KEEP PLAYING AND HAVING FUN!!!!

What qualifications do you need to be a hockey teacher?

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My opinion is if you are an outstanding player you can teach anywhere that will let you...but is you are a good player I don't see why anyone would care if you don't have qualifications or if you do if you know the rules of the game you should be able to teach

When was Central Canada Hockey League created?

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Order of Hockey in Canada was created in 2012.

Is hockey a field sport?

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