Field Positions
Number of positions in field hockey
4/5: forwards, midfielders, defenders/backs, goalie
True or False: The people officiating a field hockey game are called referees.
False! In field hockey, they are officially called umpires.
True or False: FH can be played indoors or outdoors.
True
Another word for the field in field hockey
Pitch
The number of yards an opponent must be away for a free hit and the number of yards the ball must travel when coming into the circle from a free hit
5 yards
Defensive position who: protects the goalie, prevent opposing team from getting into the scoring circle, pass ball to midfielders and forwards
Defenders
Three types of penalty cards
Green (player out for 2 min.), yellow (player out for at least 5 min.), red (player leaves, cannot be replaced)
Number of players (including the goalie) on the field
11 per team, 22 total
True or False: FH is the third most popular sport in the world.
TRUE!
The solid, almost semi-circle 16 yards from the goal
Scoring circle
The responsibility of a forward is to...
Move the ball down the filed and create opportunities with other players to score goals
A free hit is awarded when...
a foul is committed outside of the scoring circle
The formation that Mars FH team uses
3-2-3-2
Goal keepers wear this over their shoes...
kickers
the position where a penalty stroke is taken
Both an offensive and defensive position
Midfielder- first line of defense and moves the ball down the field to forwards and opposing side of the field
A penalty corner is awarded when...
the defense commits a foul within the scoring circle or an intentional foul within the 25 yard line
Name one type of tackle used to stop the ball on defense
2. jab
3. reverse
PIAA requires players to practice and play with this piece of equipment, otherwise will be penalized
mouthguard
A penalty corner ends when the ball crosses this yard mark
The 5-yard mark- the dash-lined semi-circle 5 yards outside of the scoring circle
Primary responsibility is to prevent goals from being scored and to coordinate with defenders to prevent scoring opportunities
Goalie
The ____ signals a goal scored when their arms are positioned...
straight out, horizontally toward the center of the field
True or False: Left handed sticks are available for left handed players.
False- there is no such thing as a left handed stick
This offensive skill to move the ball happens when a player lowers their stick parallel to the ground and hits the ball with a circular motion. Good for quick yet long, difficult passes and shots.
Forehand sweep
Goals are ___ feet high, ____ feet wide and ____ feet deep
7 ft high, 12 ft wide, 4 ft deep