Field Hockey: Start Right and Play WellDescribes the history and current teams, leagues, and championships of field hockey and provides instruction on how to play the game. |
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25-yard line able angle attacking player attacking team Back defenders backswing ball coming ball is coming bring the stick center forward center halfback contact the ball control the ball defensive player degree angle dribbler drop straight feet field hockey players field hockey stick flat side flick free hit front foot goal line goalie goalkeeper grip ground hand back head inches inside forwards inside the striking intercept keep kick save kilts knees left foot left hand left-hand lunge lift the ball midfielders move quickly move the ball open-side tackle opponent's stick pads penalty shot penalty stroke play the ball push the ball quick ready rebound reverse hit right hand scoop shoot shot on goal shoulder sideline skills soccer sport stick backward stop the ball straight and wrists straight tackle striking circle swing tackler teammate usually ward wear wing halfbacks wrists firm young player