Simple and Short overview about hockey :)

1. HOCKEY
BANEET SHARMA

2. HOCKEY
 Hockey is a family of sports in which two
teams play against each other by trying to
maneuver a ball into the opponent's goal
using a hockey stick.
 Field hockey
 Ice hockey
 Roller hockey
 Sledge hockey: players with
physical disabilities affecting their lower
bodies

4. CONTENT
 News
 Terminology
 Sticks
 Types of sticks
 Material used
 Measurements
 Properties
 Type of grips
 Ball
 Guards
 Goalkeeper equipments
 Shoes
 References

5. KEY POINTS
 Sticks
 Balls
 Goal keeper’s
 Protective equipments
 Shoes

6. NEWS
 5th Sultan of Johor Cup
 take place from 11 to 18 October 2015 at the Taman
Daya Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
 Final Ranking
 1.Great Britain
 2.India
 3.Malaysia
 4.Argentina
 5.Australia
 6.Pakistan

7. MEN WORLD RANK
COUNTRY OF FIELD HOCKEY
 1 Australia
 2 Netherlands
 3 Germany
 4 Belgium
 5 England
 6 Argentina
 7 New Zealand
 8 India
 9 Korea
 10 Pakistan

8. WOMEN RANKING
 1 Netherlands
 2 Australia
 3 Argentina
 4 New Zealand
 5 Germany
 6 China
 7 England
 8 USA
 9 Korea
 10 Japan
 11 South Africa 12 Belgium13 India 14 Spain
 15 Ireland

9. HOCKEY TERMINOLOGY

10. TEAM
 A team consists of a maximum
of sixteen persons composed of
a maximum of eleven players on
the field.
 Up to five substitutes.
 This may be amended by
Regulation to a maximum of
eighteen players.

11. FIELD PLAYER
 One of the participants on the field other than the
goalkeeper.

13. GOALKEEPER
 One of the participants of each team on the field who
wears full protective equipment comprising at least
headgear, leg guards and kickers and who is also
permitted to wear goalkeeping hand protectors and other
protective equipment.

14. FIELD PLAYER WITH
GOALKEEPING PRIVILEGES
 One of the participants on the field who does not wear
full protective equipment .
 But who has goalkeeping privileges ; this player wears
a different color shirt to their other team members as
identification.

15. ATTACK (ATTACKER)
 The team (player) which (who) is trying to score a
goal,

16. DEFENCE (DEFENDER)
 The team (player) which (who) is trying to prevent a goal
being scored.

17. HOCKEY STICKS

18. TYPES
 Indoor Sticks
 Outdoor sticks
 Goalkeeper Sticks
 Junior Sticks
 Beginner to Intermediate
 Intermediate to Expert
 Expert to Elite

19. Outdoor stick Indoor stick
Outdoor field hockey sticks were
originally made out of hardwood.
Indoor hockey sticks are lighter and
more flexible than outdoor sticks
These are made of wood combined
with other materials such as fiberglass
or carbon fiber.
All of the components such as the
shaft and the blade are slightly smaller
than their outdoor counterparts.
heavy stick with less flexibility to get
hard shots and firm passes.
Indoor sticks are designed to be
lighter and more flexible to reduce the
velocity of shots and to be less
dangerous on the smaller field.
Less control and more prone to injury great control of the ball.
High cost indoor sticks are simpler construction
and lower cost,

20. Outdoor hockey Indoor hockey
Thin
Thick

21. MATERIAL USED

23. MATERIAL USED
 Composite Reinforcing Components
• Carbon Adds stiffness to the stick. The strength of the
fibers help to deliver powerful hits. Recommended for
advanced players
• Aramid Adds strength to the stick and helps dampen
vibration. Great balancing material
• Fiberglass Sleeve wrapped around the entire stick adds
strength, durability and ball speed. Also helps to dampen
vibration.
• Wood

25. TYPE OF STICKS ON THE BASIS OF
THE SHAFT MATERIAL
 Wood sticks
 Fiberglass sticks
 Aluminum sticks
 Kevlar or graphite sticks
 Titanium sticks

26. WOOD STICKS
 Oldest and most common type of stick.
 Cheapest
 Break easily

27. FIBERGLASS STICKS
 Contain a wood core
 Reasonable priced
 Lighter then wood models
 Not much more durable than wood sticks

28. ALUMINUM STICKS
 Remarkable light
 Strong compare to wood and fiberglass
 More expensive
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29. KEVLAR OR GRAPHITE STICKS
 Second lightest model
 Second strong
 Blades can easy replaced if break or cracked
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30. TITANIUM STICKS
 Modestly lighter
 Stronger than Kevlar /graphite
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31. COMPOSITE FIELD HOCKEY
STICKS
 20% Fiberglass, 70% Carbon, 10% Aramid Ultimate
All-around Stick For The All-around Player Who Seeks
More Power Than Flexibility Mid-length Bow .

32. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Grays-Gx5000-Composite-Graphite-
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33. CHARACTERISTICS OF STICK:
 The stick is usually 80–95 cm (31–38 in) long.
 shall not be more than 105 cm.
 The total weight of the stick must not exceed 737 grams.

34. MEASUREMENTS:

35. MEASUREMENTS:
 The length of the stick as measured from the top of the
handle to the bottom of the head of the stick .

36. FIELD HOCKEY STICK
LENGTH
 There are many theories regarding the best field hockey
stick length for a player, but generally stick length is a
function of height.

37. PROPERTIES OF THE STICK
 Properties outside the specifications are not permitted.
 The shape and dimensions of the stick are tested by
placing the stick playing side downwards on a flat
surface marked with the lines shown in figures 3 and 4
International Hockey Federation
www.fih.ch

38.  Lines A, A1, B, B1 and Y are parallel and are
perpendicular to lines C and X.
 The dimensions in figures 3 and 4 are:
 line A to line A1: 51 mm( 5.1cm)
line A to line B: 20 mm (2.0cm)
line A1 to line B1: 20 mm(2.0cm)
line A to line Y: 25.5 mm(2.5cm)
line C to line X :100 mm(10.0cm)

39.  The stick has a traditional shape with a handle and a curved
head which is flat on its left side:
 Conditions of stick
A) The stick must be smooth and must not have any rough
or sharp parts inclusive of any additional coverings used, the
stick
B)Must be able to pass through a ring with an interior
diameter of 51 mm (5.1cm)
C) Any curvature along the length of the stick (the rake or bow)
must have a continuous smooth profile along the whole length,
must occur along the face side or the back of the stick but not
both and is limited to a depth of 25 mm
D) the stick must conform with the specification agreed by
the FIH (The International Hockey Federation)
Rules Committee.

40.  handle to head must be smooth and
continuous without any unevenness or other
discontinuity.
 The head must be a ‘J’ or ‘U’ shape the
upturned or
 open end of which is limited by the line C
 The head is not limited between lines C and
X in the direction X- or X+.

41.  The head must be flat on the left hand side only (the side
which is to the player’s left when the stick is held with
the open end of the head pointing directly away from the
player’s front, ie the side shown in the diagrams).

42.  The total weight of the stick must not exceed 737 grams.
 The length of the stick as measured from the top of the
handle to the bottom of the head of the stick (line X in
Figure 3) shall not be more than 105 cm.

43.  Field Hockey Stick Weight
 Most players use a medium weight stick (M). Light
sticks (L) are sometimes used by offensive players for
quicker stick work. Heavy sticks (H or T) are sometimes
preferred by defensive players to increase the power of
drives and the weight of the stick for tackling.

44. GRIP

45. WHICH TOE DESIGN IS RIGHT FOR
MY GAME?
A stick's toe is curved and designed to complement that way a player strikes the ball
and handles the stick
Small toe Large toe
provide maximum controlled,
planned movements and
agility, while limiting striking
surface and power
larger toes provide plenty of
striking and receiving area for
the ball, while reducing the
stick's overall maneuverability.

46. TYPES OF TOES
 Shorti - A very common toe length, great for quickly
turning the stick over the ball. Generally used by
offensive players for its balance, and control.
 Midi - By far the most widely used toe shape for
beginners and (as the name implies) midfielders.
Slightly longer than Shorti toes, Midi toes allow for a
larger hitting surface without reducing agility,
making flicking, receiving, and reverse play easier
and more comfortable, especially for newer players.
 Maxi - The largest standard toe, Maxi toes are
preferred by defensive players for their wide striking
and receiving surface, along with solid power.
 Hook - A J-shaped toe, the Hook is a two-piece head
that allows for extra surface area, designed to
increase ball control for better drag-flicks and reverse
stick play.
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47. WHICH STICK BOW IS RIGHT
FOR MY GAME?
 Bow in the shaft, meaning the stick bends slightly from
the handle to the toe. Most sticks feature a 20mm bow,
but others can range up to 25mm.
Three types of bows
 Regular Bow
 Control Bow
 Late Bow
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48. ICE HOCKEY STICK LIE
The lie of the hockey stick is the angle between the blade
of the stick and the shaft. Most sticks will have a lie
between 4 and 7 and each lie is a two-degree difference
in the angle. For example, a 4 lie is 137 degree while a 5
lie is 135 degrees and so forth.
 Lower lies are usually better for players who carry the
puck out in front of them and skate lower to the ice.
Higher stick lies are often used by those who carry the
puck closer to their skates and skate upright. Basically,
when standing on the rink you want the entire blade to be
flat on the ice, not just the heel or toe.

49. http://newtohockey.com/beginners-hockey-
stick-guide/

50. IS MY STICK LEGAL?
 Measure by passing 'rings‘
 Placing the stick into special
device for measuring stick bow
or rake
International Hockey Federation www.fih.ch

51. BALL
The ball: spherical
B) has a circumference of between 224 mm and 235 mm
c) weighs between 156 grams and 163 grams
d) made of plastic, any material and colored white (or an
agreed color which contrasts with the playing surface)
e) is hard with a smooth surface but indentations are
permitted.

52. COMMONLY USED

53. GOALKEEPER’S EQUIPMENT

55. GOALKEEPER’S EQUIPMENT CONT.

56. HELMET
 Cat-eye helmet steel mask for maximum visibility in all
directions.
• Composed from the strongest fiberglass, rigid, strong
and lightweight. Withstands ball speeds up to 99mph.
• Available in sizes: M-L

57. ADJUSTABLE HELMET
 Bauer adjustable helmet
 Includes a high-density polyethylene shell and sidebars
Lightweight cell-flex foam liner Mask offers maximum
protection

58. MOUTH GUARD
 Recommended in field hockey but are not mandatory
according to the international federation of hockey.
 Design to protect the teeth
 Absorb shock force

59. TYPES :
 Stock mouth guard: pre-formed and ready to wear, least
expensive , least comfortable or protective ,Made up of
rubber, polyvinyl
 Do-it-yourself moldable plastic mouth guard
 Custom-fitted mouth guard : more expensive , provide
greater degree of fit , comfort, protection. hard outer
layer and soft inner lining and comfort against the teeth
and gums .

61. SHOULDER PADS
 Hockey Shoulder Pads - Youth
 Features
 Poly reinforced in bicep, sternum and
clavicle
 PE spinal protection
 Removable extended abdominal protection
 Mobility Features
 Low Profile shoulder cap design
 Multi-segmented design for maximum
movement
 Adjustable bicep protection for customized
fit
 Breathable Mesh Liner

62. NECK GUARD
 Two type :
 One goes around the whole neck
 Over clavicle

63. CHEST GUARD
 Full body guard
 Full arm protection used at higher level
 Just chest guard
 Generally they are all built using the same materials (HD
Foam, nylon, plastics, soft foams.)

64. HAND PROTECTORS:
A) each have a maximum width of 228 mm
and length of 355 mm when laid flat, palm
upwards.
B) must not have any additions to retain the
stick when the stick is not held in the hand.

65. GLOVES
 Not mandatory but are permitted in field hockey
 Some professionals players will choose to protect their
hands and wrists from injuries including blisters,
contusions and fractures
 Dull the painful vibration of the stick on a powerful shot.

66. JOCKSTRAP & CUP/ATHLETIC
SUPPORTER
 Provide solid protection to the genitalia
 Reduces the number and severity of injuries

67. GOAL KEEPING PANTS
 To protect the piece of equipment

68. LEG GUARDS
 Each have a maximum width of 300 mm when
on the leg of the goalkeeper.
The dimensions of goalkeeper’s hand protectors
and leg guards are measured using gauges with
the relevant internal dimensions.
 leg guards and kickers have been designed to
allow the goalie to move
quickly and naturally.
 The left leg guard is wider than the right to give
maximum blocking power.
Lightweight and durable protection that is
perfect for the intermediate level goalie.

69. SHIN GUARDS
 Protect the shins from knocks
 Should fit just below the knee
so as to restrict any knee
movement
 Extend down to and around the
ankle for maximum protection
 Measurement: from knee cap
to ankle.

70. SHOES
 What type of shoes is good for me ?
If you pick the wrong field hockey shoes then you’re left with
blisters, soreness, cramping. So choice yours

72. DEPENDING UPON THE SURFACE YOU
PLAYING
 Field hockey can be played on either natural grass
 Turf
 On an indoor surface

73. FOR GRASS AND TURF
 A Cleated shoe
 On turf surface cleats should be short as compare grass
surface
 Grass surface cleats are longer , which help with grip on
wet or muddy grass pitch.

74. WHEN TO USE FIELD HOCKEY
TURF SHOES VS CLEATS
Turf shoes Field hockey cleats
Field hockey Turf shoes when
playing indoors or on turf.
Field hockey cleats tend to be
reserved for playing on grass or
outdoor field hockey games.
Field hockey turf shoes don’t use
metal spikes, but rather a rubber grip
to keep you balanced on the field or
astro turf.
Field hockey cleats come with metal
or plastic spikes which dig into the
grass or dirt, keeping you upright
while making sharp dodges.
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field-hockey-turf-shoes-cleats-for-sale/

75. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FIELD HOCKEY AND
SOCCER CLEATS.
 The soccer cleats are little bit softer than the hockey
cleats.
 Top of the hockey shoes is lot sturdier ( strong, healthy)
than a soccer cleates.

76. FOR INDOOR FIELD HOCKEY
 Court shoes are best
 Allow maximum grip
on the indoor surface

77. SOCKS
 Short socks : are worn in the shoes
 Long socks : are over shin guards
 Liner socks

78. HYDRATED GEAR
 350-450 ml before arriving at a game .

79. COMMON INJURIES IN FIELD HOCKEY
 MCL injuries are more common
 Ligament sprains –ankle and knee
 Fracture- finger and nose
 Stress fracture
 Contusions / lacerations – occur frequently on turf
 Low back pain’
 Concussions- head concussion
 Dental injuries
 Eyes injuries
 Catastrophic injuries- skull fracture being hit with ball.

80. REFERENCES
 www.ausport.gov.au
 http://www.sportsunlimitedinc.com
 www.fih.ch
 http://rules.englandhockey.co.uk/?section=5&subsection
=27
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hockey
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_hockey
 https://www.coachup.com/resources/field-
hockey/fiberglass-versus-composite-field-ho