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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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When was hockey invented?

im not sure i know when it was actually created but i know the NHL wasestablished in 1917-1918

but in canada there were already organised leaguesb4 1910 ( aha oha)\

in 1917 the nha began the nhl w/ franchises like Montreal can and the Montreal wanderes Toronto

the1st nhl game was won by Montreal 7 to 4 over ottowa

A simple form of scottish hockey?

Shinny is incorrect, it should be shinty.

Who is Indian hockey coach?

At present, Micheal Nobb of Australia is the coach of Indian Hockey.

What is the ready position in hockey?

The "ready position" is the stance which a tennis player uses to prepare him/herself to hit the tennis ball. For further information, refer to the "BBC Sport" link, below.

What are set plays for field hockey?

The Main Set Plays in field hockey are:

Penalty/Short corners, Long corners, 16 Yd hits.

Although some people forget, the following are also set plays and should have a set

routine: Side line hits, Free hits -open play, Free hits -inside 23 metre area.

Who was the Indian Hockey Teams Captain in the Asia Hockey Cup in 2007?

Jaipal Singh Munda was the captain of Indian Hockey Team in 1928 Olympic.

What does A stand for in hockey?

An "A" on the sweater means that he is the Alternate captain.

How many yards are there in field hockey?

There are two 25 yard marks and one 50 yard line. So there are 100 yards on a field hockey field!

Is there a two on one rule in field hockey?

There is currently no offside rule in field hockey. There were prior offside rules, rules that restricted the positioning of players from the attacking team in a way similar to the offside rule in soccer. The offside rules were changed as the rules of field hockey changed. The evolution of the field hockey offside rule culminated with its abolition in the mid 1990s.

Why is field hockey played in the winter?

Because it is fun, it is healthy for you, and it is an interesting game.

How many yards away must an opponent when you have a free hit in hockey?

In Victoria, Australia, with the introduction of the new free hit rule, all opposing players must be 5 metres away from the player taking the free hit.

What is the keeper's area in hockey called?

You may be comparing the goalie kick of soccer. The equivalent in field hockey would be the '16-yard hit'; this is not taken by the goalie but by a defender. There are also some major differences; the ball is placed level with the top of the circle, in line with where it went out, and is played the same way as a free hit would be.

Why do people hate hockey?

There are so many reasons why (none of them justifiable): they don't understand it (when it's a simpler game than, say, rugby union); they stereotype players as gay or weak (when hockey is almost the most evenly balanced sport sex-wise, and would you want to brawl with people who can hit a ball at almost 100mph?); or maybe they just hate things because they don't like them ("if you aren't with us you're against us", no indifference there).

Ancient Gaelic game similar to Shinty?

Hurling, which is one of Ireland's two national sports.

What tactics are used in hockey?

Some teams prefer a buildup strategy; they will make short safe passes between the halves and backs to draw the forwards out, then slowly move forward gaining territory until they get a chance to strike into the 25 metre area and the circle.

Others will exploit the basic drawing, then throw a quick aerial into a gap far up the field and get a teammate to catch it, then make an attack from there.

Others use quick close passing to move the ball between and through opponents, dazzling them and moving so quick there is no way to tackle or get a cohesive defense organised.

Some will combine these tactics as to whichever is most appropriate at the time.

Why do we wear shin pads in field hockey?

Because being hit on the shin by a ball or stick without them is extremely painful (and might give you a major injury as well).

Is it OK to use an indoor field hockey stick on a regular outdoor field?

It will probably be OK, but if you are a serious field hockey player, you would not use an indoor stick on the turf nor use your turf stick indoors.

It is not OK to use an indoor stick outside. When you want to shoot the ball you might break your stick because it is too thin.

It is ok cuz there isn't much difference between them.

Current famous field hockey players?

Constance Applebee.

She was the one who brought it to the US.

However, Field hockey was not widely played until she came in 1901.

What is the best field hockey stick for an advanced forward or winger?

Unfortunately for you, that describes pretty much anyone at a decent level; even some goalkeepers can prefer such sticks for the weight and balance they have. Visit your local store and ask to try them out - some allow "test driving" and others hold showdays of their products.

If your left hand is the lower hand on an ice hockey stick is the stick considered to be left or right handed?

Our plant produces about 30% left to 70% right for forward sticks. However, almost all goalies play left, no matter which-handed they are.

Keep in mind that in forward positions right-handed people often play left, and vice versa, so the stick they use is not always an indication of which hand they write with. Only a very few goalies play right...probably fewer than 10% in professional hockey.

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

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. That Montreal team also helped set the record for most goals 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.

What is the best hockey stick for a striker?

Ok. Personally I think easton which is used more by players in the NHL. If you like to keep control of the puck with good balance plus like deking(Dangler. Best position:Winger or maybe center.) I recommend you use the Easton EQ50. I have that stick and it is the best stick I have ever had. If you like to be distribute the puck and like quick wrist and snap shots then get the Easton Stealth S19(Playmaker. Best position:Center). It will help you make a great snap and wrist shot. If you like taking hard wrist shots and hard slap shots there should be no question on what stick is for you...the SE16. This stick is outstanding. Zdeno Chara broke the record for the fastest shot ever using this stick reaching 105.4 MPH. This stick is fantastic for a defensman and is the most used stick in the NHL by defense!