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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officials table

Sports; Field hockey

There are three officials who sit at a table along the sidelines and their job is to check player's equipment, monitor player's conduct while they are on the bench and for allowing substitutions. ...

offsides

Sports; Field hockey

Offsides occurs when an offensive player is within the 25-yard line and an offensive teammate then passes them the ball and there is only one defensive player nearer the goal line then he is. The ...

pads

Sports; Field hockey

The goalie wears different kinds of pads to protect himself, please see Field Hockey Equipment for complete details.

D

Sports; Field hockey

This is the semicircle in front of the goal. In order to score a goal a player must shoot the ball from inside this semicircle.

dangerous play

Sports; Field hockey

Playing a ball that is above the shoulders.

dribble

Sports; Field hockey

This means that a player is moving while at the same time controlling the ball with his / her stick.

duration

Sports; Field hockey

Field hockey consists of two 35-minute periods. Between the two periods there is a 5-10 minute break. The team change sides of the field after the half. Any time taken because of an injury is added ...