What is hockey?
Hockey is one of many
sports in which two teams compete by trying to maneuver a ball, or a hard,
round, rubber or heavy plastic disc called a puck, into the opponent's net or
goal, using a hockey stick.
Hockey is not only a
sport but can also become an occupation. Today some people play and train for
hockey in hopes for it become their career.
It is seen as an honour to go to the
Olympics and represent your country, A male and female team from most countries
get a chance to do this. At the last winter Olympics Canada was lucky to have
both the female and male hockey teams bring home gold metals.
RULES OF THE GAME
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The ball is moved towards the goal by use of the stick, using only the
flat left-hand side.
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If you are caught using the round side of your stick it will result in a
penalty.
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If the ball is hit into your feet or the other teams, it will result
into a free hit.
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The ball is not allowed to hit your foot.
To score:
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A
goal is scored each time the puck goes past the goal line of the opposing
team's net.
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A
goal does not count if it is purposely kicked in by the foot, thrown in by the
hand, or hit in by a high stick.
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A
goal accidentally deflected off of a player does count.
HISTORY
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The sport is said to be the oldest team sport in history. The game’s roots can date back to 4,000 years
ago.
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It was known as the “ball and stick” game
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Other countries call the sport,
“hockey.”
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In 1850, hockey became a popular sport in English schools.
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Men’s Field Hockey Clubs started to form in England
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The sport was originally considered too dangerous of a sport for
women. It became socially acceptable
because women were allowed to play croquette and lawn tennis.
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By 1887 the first Women’s Field hockey club was formed in England.
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In 1901, Field Hockey was introduced to Americans at Harvard University.
• Started in the Olympics in
1908. The International Hockey
Federation was formed. By the early
1970’s, 72 countries belonged to the federation.
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Today, there are 19,000 players, coaches, officials and fans who are
members of U.S. Field Hockey Association.
3.Different
Types Of Hockey
Ø Field hockey
Ø Ice hockey
Ø
Roller hockey (inline and quad)
Ø Street hockey
Field
hockey is played on gravel, natural grass, sand-based or water-based artificial
turf, with a small, hard ball. The game is popular among both males and females
in many parts of the world, particularly in Europea, Asia, Australia, and South
Africa.
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You are only allowed to have 11 players on the field including the
goalie.
There
are normally 4 forwards, 3 Midfielders, and 3 Defenders.
Ice
hockey is played on a large flat area of ice, using a three inch diameter
rubber disc called a puck. This puck is often frozen before high-level games to
decrease the amount of bouncing and friction on the ice.
Ice
Hockey is played all over North America, Europe and in many other countries
around the world. It is the most popular sport in Canada, Finland, the Czech
Republic, and in Sweden.
Ice
Hockey
equipment
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Six
players from each team are allowed on the ice at one time.
This includes one goalie, two defenders, and three forwards.
Roller
hockey is a form of hockey played on a dry surface using skates with wheels.
There is traditional "Roller Hockey," played with quad roller skates,
and "Inline Hockey," played with inline skates. Combined, roller
hockey is played in nearly 60 countries worldwide. We can find 2 examples of
hockey
Quad
roller hockey
Inline
hockey
Street
hockey (also
known as Road hockey, deck hockey, ground hockey, or ball hockey) is a type
of hockey played usually on an outdoor surface with or without skates.
