2. History of Field HockeyHistory of Field Hockey
Games played with curved sticks and a ball have beenGames played with curved sticks and a ball have been
found throughout history and the world.found throughout history and the world.
Exactly when and where the sport originated from isExactly when and where the sport originated from is
not known but drawings that are thought to be 4,000not known but drawings that are thought to be 4,000
years old have been found in the Beni-Hasen tomb inyears old have been found in the Beni-Hasen tomb in
the Nile Valley in Egypt depicting men playing the sportthe Nile Valley in Egypt depicting men playing the sport
3. An English woman namedAn English woman named
Constance ApplebeeConstance Applebee
introduced field hockey to theintroduced field hockey to the
United States in 1901.United States in 1901.
Excitement about field hockeyExcitement about field hockey
spread quickly and soon aspread quickly and soon a
number of other women'snumber of other women's
schools took up the sport.schools took up the sport.
In 1922 the United StatesIn 1922 the United States
Field Hockey Association wasField Hockey Association was
founded to help promote thefounded to help promote the
sport and create moresport and create more
enthusiasm for it .enthusiasm for it .
4. Women's field hockey continued it's popular and successful spread in theWomen's field hockey continued it's popular and successful spread in the
United States. At the 1984 LosUnited States. At the 1984 Los
Angeles Olympic Games the United States captured the bronze medal.Angeles Olympic Games the United States captured the bronze medal.
From there the US would appear at the Olympics in 1988 in Seoul and atFrom there the US would appear at the Olympics in 1988 in Seoul and at
Atlanta in 1996. The women's team also continued to qualify for the FIHAtlanta in 1996. The women's team also continued to qualify for the FIH
(International Hockey Federation) World Cup after the first one in 1975.(International Hockey Federation) World Cup after the first one in 1975.
5. Men's field hockey started in the United States in 1928 with a game between the
Westchester Field Hockey Club and the Germantown Cricket Club.
The Field Hockey Association of America was formed in 1930, the FHAA became the
fourteenth member of FIH.
The U.S. men's team competed in their first Olympic games in 1932 at Los Angeles
where they captured the bronze in a three-team tournament.
7. Positions and Player StrengthsPositions and Player Strengths
• There are 11 players on the field per team,There are 11 players on the field per team,
including the goalie and 10 field players.including the goalie and 10 field players.
Formations often consist of four forwards, threeFormations often consist of four forwards, three
halfbacks, three fullbacks, and one goalkeeper,halfbacks, three fullbacks, and one goalkeeper,
known as a 4-3-3 formation. Variations, such asknown as a 4-3-3 formation. Variations, such as
the 5-3-2, are also used, depending on thethe 5-3-2, are also used, depending on the
coach’s strategy.coach’s strategy.
9. Positions and Player StrengthsPositions and Player Strengths
Continued…Continued…
• ForwardsForwards: Primary scorers who spend most of: Primary scorers who spend most of
their time between the midfield and thetheir time between the midfield and the
opponent’s goal.opponent’s goal.
10. Positions and Player StrengthsPositions and Player Strengths
Continued…Continued…
• MidfieldersMidfielders: Must be: Must be
able to play bothable to play both
defense and offensedefense and offense
and have the staminaand have the stamina
to run the field in theto run the field in the
transition betweentransition between
offense and defense.offense and defense.
Also called “links.”Also called “links.”
11. Positions and Player StrengthsPositions and Player Strengths
Continued…Continued…
• Fullbacks/SweeperFullbacks/Sweeper: Primarily defend the: Primarily defend the
opposing forwards and attempt to clear the ballopposing forwards and attempt to clear the ball
when it gets close to the goal.when it gets close to the goal.
12. Positions and Player StrengthsPositions and Player Strengths
Continued…Continued…
• GoalieGoalie: Stands in front of goal to block shots: Stands in front of goal to block shots
with his/her body and stick. Must have quickwith his/her body and stick. Must have quick
reflexes and ability to communicate defensivereflexes and ability to communicate defensive
strategies to teammatesstrategies to teammates
13. The Game:
Two halves 20 – 45 minutes each with a 5-15
minute half time.
11 players per side, including the goalkeeper.
The ball must be passed or dribbled down the
field with the flat side of the stick.
A goal is scored when an attacker strikes the
ball into the goal from within the striking
circle.
14. Fouls:
A player may not:
Shield or obstruct the ball from an opponent with the
body or stick. All players must have an equal chance
to gain control of the ball as it is dribbled or passed
down the field.
Play the ball with the rounded side of the stick.
Charge, hit, shove, or trip an opponent.
Play the ball in a potentially dangerous way.
Raise the stick above the waist in a dangerous
manner while attempting to play or stop the ball.
15. Fouls:
A player may not:
Advance the ball by any means other than
with the stick.
Stop or deflect the ball in the air or on the
ground with any part of the body.
Hit, hook, hold or interfere with and
opponents stick.
16. Penalty Corner:
In a penalty corner, the ball is placed on the goal line
at least 10 yards from the nearest goal post. One
attacking player hits the ball to a teammate just
outside the striking circle line. No shot on goal may
be taken until the ball is stopped or comes to rest on
the ground outside the circle. All attackers must be
outside the circle before the hit is taken. On defense,
a maximum of five defenders may be behind the
goal line while the remaining defenders must be
positioned beyond the center line.
18. Penalty Corner:
Typically, the attacking player taking the free hit passes the
ball to her teammate positioned outside the striking circle.
An offensive player will stop the ball with the stick while
another player will strike the ball at the goal.
A penalty corner is awarded for the following
offenses:
Any breach of the rule by a defender within the circle that
would have resulted in a free hit to the attacking team if the
breach had occurred outside the circle.
An intentional hit over the goal line by a defender from any
part of the field.
19. The Push-In/Hit In
A push-in or hit-in is awarded to the
opposition if a player hits the ball over the
sideline. All players and their sticks must be
at least 5 yards away from the spot where the
ball is put into play.
20. Field Hockey
• Field hockey is a fast paced,
adrenaline rushing game for anyone
who has the desire to play.
• Real field hockey is played on water
based synthetic turf which is really
fast, the top men can drag flick the
ball at 75 MPH or faster.
