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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Misconduct

Sports; Field hockey

When a referee believes a player is acting in a dangerous or un-sportsman like manner. A player can be penalised for misconduct.

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.

Kevlar

Sports; Field hockey

This is a composite material that field hockey sticks are sometimes made.

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 ...