Fouls
True or False: A player is able to use both sides of the stick in order to play the ball.
False
What are the different parts of the stick?
Handle/grip, shaft, head, and toe
How many players are allowed on the field for each team?
11; 10 field players and 1 gk
What position wears the most protective gear?
Goalkeepers
Who won the NCAA National Championship for all 3 divisions in 2025?
D1- Northwestern
D2- Shippensburg
D3- Tufts
What is obstruction?
When someone does not have the ball and gets in the way of someone who is making a play for the ball.
What equipment is required for field players?
Shin guards, mouth guard, and stick
How do they choose the end of the field or possession of the ball at the start of the game?
Coin Toss
Where was the long-hit taken before it was moved to the 25 yard line?
On the sideline, 5 yards from the end line.
Who introduced field hockey to the US?
Bonus points if you know what country they came from!
Constance Applebee from England. Introduced in 1901 at Harvard University
What is the most commonly called foul in FH?
A foot foul (when a players foot touches the ball)
How far is the top of the circle from the end line?
How far is the stroke mark from the end line?
(1 correct answer is 150 points)
Top of circle - 16 yards
Stroke mark - 7 yards
How long is a game (in minutes)?
60 minutes
True or False: Men's field hockey is a popular sport outside of the US.
True
How many collegiate NCAA field hockey programs are there as of 2026?
Bonus points if you can guess how many for the different divisions (within 10)
Total 283
D1- 83
D2- 36
D3- 164
What is hacking?
Hitting another players stick with your stick
What size is the field hockey field?
100 yards long
60 yards wide
How far away does the defending team need to be during a free hit?
5 meters = 5.5 yards
Field Hockey was the ____ most spectated sport at the 2012 London Olympics.
3rd
Who won the Gold medals in the 2024 Olympics for men's and women's?
Men's - Netherlands
Women's - Netherlands
Is it a foul if the ball hits your hand?
No if stick hand or GK. Yes if none stick hand.
How big is a standard goal?
4 yards wide
7 feet tall
What is the length for a green, yellow, or red card?
Green= 2 minutes
Yellow= 5-10 minutes
Red= ejected from gameplay
The average miles a player runs during a game.
5 miles
Who won the Gold medals in the 2026 Hockey World Cup for men's and women's?
Men's - Germany
Women's - Argentina