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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red card

Sports; Field hockey

The card given out by an umpire, who banishes the offending player from the game. A Red Card is given out for intentional fouls, such as deliberate body contact, or verbal abuse of the officials. The ...

hit

Sports; Field hockey

This is when a player is able to draw his stick way back and hit the ball with a lot of force. This stroke is used to make long passes or take shots on goals. Resembles a golf swing.

stick

Sports; Field hockey

What players use to hit the ball with. The length of the stick depends on the height of the player but they can weigh no more than 28 oz but no less the 12 oz. See Field Hockey Equipment for further ...

substitutions

Sports; Field hockey

Players can be substituted into the game but the maximum number of substitutions allowed is 3.

suspension

Sports; Field hockey

A referee can send a player off the field for various offenses and the player is suspended for 5 minutes. In the event of a Red Card a player can be suspended from playing in future matches.