1. FIELD HOCKEY
By: Eve
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2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Slide one: title page
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Slide ten: Warnings and
consequences.
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Slide two: table of contents
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Slide eleven-twelve: Goalkeeping
Slide three: What is field hockey
video
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Slide thirteen-fourteen: Positions
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Slide four-six: History
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Slide fifteen: interesting facts
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Slide seven: Why is this my passion?
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Slide sixteen: conclusion video
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Slide eight-nine: Rules, and general
play
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Slide seventeen: Thanks!
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3. WHAT IS FIELD HOCKEY?
Field hockey is an amazing sport known in most countries as
‘hockey.’ During a game, two teams of eleven players try to
score on each others net. Players may only use the flat side
of their stick to control the ball.
Field hockey is much alike to ice hockey, apart from that it is
played on grass and a few other rules. For example, when
playing ice hockey, players may use both sides of their stick,
however in field hockey players may only use the flat side.
Also, when playing field hockey players may receive a green,
yellow or red card, however in ice hockey they use a penalty
box.
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4. HISTORY
Field Hockey first originated in ancient Greece around the time of 200
B.C. However, it was in England where the first ever field hockey club
was formed in 1849 in Southeast London. From this time on, field
hockey began to become more, and more popular, and many
verifications were made to improve the game. For example, eventually
artificial turf began to be used, changing many different aspects of the
game, including adding a much faster speed. Mens Field hockey was
added to the summer Olympic games in 1908, however, women’s field
hockey was added to the olympic games in 1980. By the early 1970’s,
their were 36 mens associations, and 22 women’s, however currently
outside of North America participation within the sport is evenly
balanced.
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5. 1908 SUMMER OLYMPICS
First men’s field hockey tournament.
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6. 1980 SUMMER OLYMPICS
first women olympic field hockey tournament champions from
Zimbabwae.
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7. WHY IS FIELD HOCKEY MY
PASSION?
Though I have only been playing field hockey for the past six years, I have quickly fallen
in love with the sport.
When I first started to play, I thought that it may just be another sport I played for a
couple years then dropped either because I had too much going on, or because I
didn’t enjoy it at all, however I was wrong. In fact, after playing a couple of seasons
with my team the ‘Pink Panthers’ did I decide that I wanted to continue to develop
and play the sport! I think that what made it so interesting to me was that I was
breaking out of my comfort zone and learning about something I had barely ever
heard of before. I enjoyed learning about all of the rules and figuring out new tactics
and techniques. Throughout the years of new challenges, and improvements I began to
enjoy the sport more and more, until it is currently one of my favourite sports!
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8. RULES AND GENERAL PLAY
There are many rules in which help to keep competition fair, and players in order. First of all, one of
the biggest and far most important rules within the game is that players can only touch the ball
using the flat side of their stick. Contact with the ball in any other way (rounded side of stick, feet
etc.) will be called resulting in a free hit for the other team. Another key rule is no obstructing
other players. This means that players aren’t allowed to shove, or use their body or stick to prevent
the other team of hitting the ball. Once again, if this does happen, there will be a free hit for the
other team. If the problem continues, the player causing the problems may recieve a card.
Other rules include:
-11 players per team may be on the field at a time.
- No high back swing. (When taking shots)
- No ‘double teaming’ to win the ball.
- Players may only shoot from within the defense circle.
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9. REFEREE CALLING OBSTRUCTION
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10. WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES
If players behave inappropriate, rough, or unsportsmanlike during a game, there are a variety of
consequences that may given by the referee. The three warnings and suspensions are the green, yellow, and
red cards.
-The green card, similar to the yellow card in soccer is the first warning given. When a referee gives a
player this card, they do not get kicked out of the game, however in professional games, players given this
card will have to leave the pitch for two minutes.
-The yellow card, is given in incidents more serious then those of the green card. When given this card,
depending on the seriousness of the penalty umpires will remove the player from the game for a certain
amount of time. It is generally a five minute penalty without substitution, much the same as a major
penalty in ice hockey.
-The red card, is awarded during the most serious penaltys, and therefore has the biggest
consequence. When given this card, players are removed from the rest of the game, without any
substitutions. Although this isn’t required when recieving this card, most coaches remove this player
from the lineup for a couple of games following their offence.
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11. GOALKEEPING
A goalie plays one of the most important positions on the team. Their job is to
prevent the other team from scoring in their net. In most sports, people would argue
that goalkeeping is fairly dangerous, however not in field hockey. Goaltenders wear
heavy equipment that covers almost their whole body.
Some equipment includes:
- Helmets
- Kickers
-Leg protectors
-Chest guards
-Padded shorts
-Hand protectors
-Goalie stick
When the opposing team has posesstion in the defensive circle, goaltenders may use
their kickers, leg protectors, stick or any part of their body to deflect, or stop the ball.
If the other team is outside the defensive circle, goaltenders may only use their stick
to stop, deflect, or play the ball.
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12. Helmet
Chest guard
Padded shorts
Hand
protect
or
Goalie stick
Leg protectors
Kickers
FULLY EQUIPPED GOALTENDER
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13. POSITIONS AND FORMATIONS
As every field hockey team plays with eleven players on the field at a time, each
player requires a different position. The three positions in which most teams play
with are the defenders, midfielders, and the forwards.
-Defenders: The defenders job is to defend the other team and try their best
to stop their opponent from scoring. Some people refer to defenders as ‘goalie
insurance’.
-Midfielders: Midfielders are generally the players that do the most running.
Midfielders are required to help with both offence, and defence, depending on
where the ball is. For example, if the forwards had the ball in their opponents end,
midfielders would come up to help.
-Forwards: Forwards are in charge of pressuring the other team in their end,
and to try their best to score goals. Forwards are not required to come back and
help their defense.
Formations generally are different for each team. For example, if the team is weak
at defending, they may put four defenders in their back line. One of the most
common formations teams use is the four-four-two approach. This means four
defenders, four midfielders, and two forwards.
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14. midfielders
forwards
defenders
ELEVEN ASIDE FORMATION
four-four-two
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15. INTERESTING FACTS
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There are no left handed sticks.
One of the oldest competitive
sports.
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The first mens Olympic
tournament was in 1908.
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Played by more than three
million people worldwide.
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Players may only use the flat
side of their sticks.
The first women’s Olympic
tournament was in 1980.
Field hockey sends more
athletes to college with
scholarships than any other
sport.
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17. THANKS FOR LISTENING!
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