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Of or pertaining to any organized, competitive, entertaining, and skillful activity or game requiring commitment, strategy, and fair play, in which a winner can be defined by objective means within a specified set of rules.
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kevlar
Sports; Field hockey
This is a composite material that field hockey sticks are sometimes made.
kickers
Sports; Field hockey
This is a protective piece of equipment worn by the goalkeepers, which cover the front and side of the shoes so that he or she can kick the ball. See Field Hockey Equipment for ...
knuckle wrap
Sports; Field hockey
This is a wrap that is a kind of half glove that protects a player's hand.
long corner
Sports; Field hockey
When a defending player accidentally hits the ball over the back-line, the ball is then put on the back-line 5-yards or 4.57 meters from the corner flag. The offensive or ...
midfielders
Sports; Field hockey
A midfielder plays the middle of the field, playing both offense and defense. They try to get the ball away from an opposing player and they try to disrupt or block shots taken by ...
misconduct
Sports; Field hockey
When a referee believes a player is acting in a dangerous or un-sportsman like manner. A player can be penalized for misconduct.
obstruction
Sports; Field hockey
Players are penalized for obstruction when they use either their sticks or bodies to block or keep other players from hitting the ball. The goalkeeper will be charged with ...
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