Field hockey

Field hockey

Of or pertaining to a sport which is played between two teams of eleven players with hockey sticks and a hard, solid plastic ball. The object of the game hit the ball through the opponent's goal or net. The team with the most goals by the end of the game wins.

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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 complete details.

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 attacking team gets ...

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 opposing players.

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 obstruction if he / she ...