Field hockey can also be referred to as Hockey. It is a team sport wherein a team of players attempts to score goals by pushing, hitting or flicking a ball into the opposing team’s goal using sticks. The term field hockey would only be used in countries where the simple term hockey was used for different forms such as ice hockey, street hockey and etc. Field hockey has myriad international tournaments for genders, male and female, although in some countries such as the US, field hockey is played
As well as technical developments, there have also been tactical developments within the sport (Podgórski and Pawlak, 2011). Modern day field hockey coaches have developed their tactics to ensure they have a greater success rate on the pitch from both a defensive and offensive point of view. The playing positions are separated into four groups; goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards. Those with roles in attack are no longer stationary players; they are constantly moving and switching throughout
The average speed of an indoor field hockey ball, when drag flicking, is upwards of 75 miles per hour. Avoiding the ball every time is almost impossible. Taking a ball to the head has the potential to shatter bones, or cause a serious brain injury. Dating back before ancient Olympic Games, field hockey is one of the oldest competitive sports; it has evolved tremendously since then. During ancient times, field hockey was considered too dangerous for women. Today, women play this thrilling game using
History of Field Hockey Janie Boo Mrs. Nagy English 1a, Period 1 8, November, 2017 Godshall 1 The crowd started cheering as number 3 dribbled down the field. Every single fan stood up on their tippy toes with their teeth clenched. As she’s making her way to the shooting circle, the crowd is so silent, wondering what was about to happen. She’s on her own now, it’s a break away. Time for her and the goalie to face head to head. She shoots, and…. The
History of Field Hockey Lil Mrs. Nagy English 1a, Period 1 8, November, 2017 Godshall 1 The crowd started cheering as number 3 dribbled down the field. Every single fan stood up on their tippy toes with their teeth clenched. As she’s making her way to the shooting circle, the crowd is so silent, wondering what was about to happen. She’s on her own now, it’s a break away. Time for her and the goalie to face head to head. She shoots, and…. The goalie blocks
When I was in high school, I was involved in many different ways, but my biggest commitment by far was playing on the varsity field hockey team. I began playing field hockey in the fifth grade and took a great liking to the sport. As an incoming freshman to my new high school where I did not know many people, I decided to try out for the field hockey team in hopes of meeting new people and making a few friends before the official start of school. After a grueling week of tryouts in the heat of August
“Mom and Dad I’m going to play field hockey.” My parents both looked at me with excitement and confusion. Confused to as why field hockey when I had been a cheerleader for eight years. Excited that I was stepping out of my comfort zone to try new things. I decided that cheerleading just wasn’t as satisfying as in once was. I heard such good things about field hockey and though it would be something I would like and be good at. Really how hard could it here? I came to realize on my third day of tryouts
My whole life I have played a sport. Whether that be soccer, or lacrosse, or field hockey. Playing a sport and being a part of a team was something I always knew how to do. I always knew how to play the sport as a team and not score on your own. My lacrosse team consisted of about 18-19 girls: 6 offenders, 6 defenders, 2 goalies, and the rest were mid-fielders. My favorite position was mid-fielder, I always enjoyed playing all the part that consisted of being on the team. I loved playing both defense
Appadurai states, “The means of modernity contained in cricket require a confluence of lived interests where cricket producers and consumers can share the excitement of ‘Indiannes’ without its many divisive scars” (Appadurai, 179). Like Cricket, Field Hockey introduced to India by the British during the colonialism of the Indian empire. Thus, in the Indian context these sports produce an unexpected light on the relationship between nationhood and empire (Appadurai, 32). India has developed a collective
In the mental health field it takes several people to diagnose, treat, and help clients. In this field the professionals must find a way to use each other’s strengths and compliment each other’s weaknesses. At a young age I learned what teamwork really meant by growing up in a big family. We always had to do chores together and work together to accomplish tasks. As I got older I applied my teamwork to the field as I led my high school varsity Field Hockey team to the Group Finals as a captain
process at Lancaster General Hospital, I have decided to pursue a career in the medical field. Goal setting is one of the most needed abilities in life. It is what keeps a person motivated to reach a certain checkpoint throughout their lifetime. I have found myself to practice goal setting in sports, school, work, and my future. For example, I set the goal to earn all A’s in my courses and earn a medal in track and field by st... ... middle of paper ... ...to always stop and laugh when the times are
career is coaching field hockey. I have played this sport since I was in fourth grade and am going to continue to play. I have attended many clinics with many different coaches, which is a good thing. By doing this I have learned many new and different skills. I am interested in this career because I will get to spend time with kids and have fun. Also, I will be spending time doing something I enjoy and be happy that I am teaching kids. This is why I think that being a field hockey coach would be a
get older, but I picked one good and amazing job that fits me perfectly. With this job I have a lot of experience in it and enjoy spending my time with many of people that enjoy doing the same thing as I do! This amazing job is going to, being a field hockey coach! I have played ever since I was in fourth grade and have played ever since and am going to continue to play. I have done many clinics with many different coaches, which is a good thing. When you do different clinics with different coaches
seniors and juniors, every obstacle, every experience taught me lessons. Living with 70 students with highly diverse backgrounds taught me how to view understand different perspectives. Field hockey, my favorite sport, was the stepchild in our school. In 10th grade, I initiated coaching juniors in field hockey for three times a week. It received a tremendous response. Teaching them early helped us make them better players by the time they reached 10th grade. The idea worked when the same juniors
Throughout my years of playing field hockey during the summer, none were as memorable as my senior season. Although many reasons to say this, some of the major ones include the many and difficult running tests, the Wyomissing game, and playing in my position of outside defensive back. Memorable can be defined as worth remembering or easily remembered. Because of this, not all the previously stated topics are positive moments in my life. All of the previously stated contributed to the memorable senior
ponytail. The ref pointed in the direction of our goal, and I gulped. The entire Saline Field Hockey team rushed away in fear of breaking the rule of 5 yards. “Free hit red,”the ref said in a very demanding, but excited, voice. I rushed near a red team member that looked like she wanted to receive the ball. As I rushed by one of my teammates, I said, “I got this.” I got to the girl, I got in my field hockey stance, I thought that I should back away a little bit so it looked like I was not ready
Title: How to Pass in Field Hockey Name: Paige Center Organizational Pattern: Chronological General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech, the audience will know the four types of passing in field hockey. Central Idea: The three most basic passes in field hockey are push pass, slap shot, and drive. Introduction: Have you ever been hanging out with friends and not known what to do? Today I will teach you how to pass in field hockey. I played field hockey all four years of high
Ice Hockey and Lacrosse Both Lacrosse and Ice hockey are two sports that share similar aspects. One example would be that they both require plenty of athletic prowess, as well as countless hours of training and practice to master. The high amount of contact in both sports enables a player to become both physically and mentally “tough”. Lacrosse has grown to its highest level of popularity it has ever reached over the last ten years. Ice hockey has seen a steady climb in its popularity over the past
Hockey or Harvard? In 1993, the Harold C. Case Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement was awarded to fourteen students in the Boston University junior class. I was one of two students in the College of Communication and one of two students in the School of Management to receive the award. I view this award as recognition of the difficult journey I undertook to become the first person in the history of Boston University to combine a broadcast journalism degree with a business degree
Accidents in Hockey Accidents can and do happen anywhere, anytime to anyone. This statement is very true when dealing with a physical contact sport like hockey. There is a certain amount of risk involved in playing any sport. When an injury occurs, it inflicts tremendous hardship on the injured person, the team and the parents as well. Hockey is a very popular and fun game to play (it is now considered Canada's national sport, along with lacrosse) but it can also be very dangerous. As players become